["CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK","CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK"]

GENERAL EXPERIENCE 1 year responsible experience in clerical office or retail sales store work of any kind in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. - Becomes knowledgeable in NEX store policies including Richter Merchandising System functions and operation merchandise returns price matching check cashing rain checks etc.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of duties in connection with NEX internal and external customer services operations. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Greets and provides specialized services to customers. Performs transactions quickly efficiently and professionally. Provides the following representative services

- Provides layaway services. Explains layaway policies and requirements.

- Provides refunds merchandise exchanges and price adjustments in accordance with NEX policy.

- Takes and places customer special orders as required. Computes cost and takes required deposit. Places orders promptly and follows up regularly with applicable Buyer Vendor. Advises customer of delivery and updates status of order as necessary.

- Monitors status of rain checks issued to customers. Tracks orders and delivery. Advises customers of receipt of merchandise and arranges for pickup delivery. Adjusts selling price and computes necessary accounting documentation.

- Assists customers in opening NEXCARD accounts. Provides applications and basic program information. Assists customers with questions regarding their accounts such as available balances credit limits etc. Accepts NEXCARD payments.

- Becomes knowledgeable in NEX store policies including Richter Merchandising System functions and operation merchandise returns price matching check cashing rain checks etc. Is empowered and responsible for resolving customer problems and complaints consistently tactfully and intelligently ensuring customer satisfaction as the end result. Nonroutine issues are immediately referred to a higher level associate having authority to resolve the matter.

- Interacts with customers and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner which includes adhering to NEX dress codes uniform standards and assisting supporting sales team members to the maximum extent possible.

- Communicates information to customers knowledgeably and legibly. Follows up on commitments and handles all details necessary to successfully complete the sales encounter. Thanks customers for their patronage.

- Reviews stock assortments and communicates regularly with supervisor store manager etc. regarding additions deletions customer preferences needs and problems etc. Participates in department meetings and actively seeks to exchange ideas regarding improvements in customer service job performance achievement of store department sales goals etc.

- As required performs cash register transactions. Performs all types of cash register transactions cash charge check layaway gift certificate etc. in an accurate and procedurally correct manner.

- Shops the competition to become familiar with commercial sector retail store sales events policies best practices etc.

- Advises customers of upcoming sales events and services available throughout the Navy Exchange such as gift wrapping engraving delivery gift certificates etc.

- Maintains a high level of awareness in assigned areas and offers excellent customer service to all patrons internal and external in order to deter theft.

- Completes paperwork associated with merchandise inventory movement price adjustments customer returns cash register operation etc. accurately and completely.

- Assists in training new associates in store programs and policies as assigned.

- Performs other related duties as assigned

GENERAL EXPERIENCE 1 year responsible experience in clerical office or retail sales store work of any kind in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE Study completed in a college university or junior college above the high school level may be substituted on the basis of one-half academic year of study for 6 months of experience.