Sales Associate, #26-046c

Job Description

Job Description

Our flex positions let you work on an as-needed basis, giving you the flexibility to earn extra income while gaining valuable federal work experience. Whether you’re a military spouse, college student, retiree, or simply looking for better work-life balance, these positions are designed to fit your lifestyle. 

Join the elite team at the United States Naval Academy Business Services Division as a Sales Associate Flex, where flexible hours, competitive starting pay, and incredible incentives await those ready to embark on an exhilarating journey!  The Retail Division is hiring for the Midshipmen Store and the USNA Gift Shop. 

Applications must be submitted by NOON on September 22, 2026, to be considered for this position.

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Sales Associate position, NF-2091-02, you must meet one of the following:

1. Have at least one year of general work experience; OR
2. 2 years of education beyond high school.

You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) for this position:

1. Front-facing customer service experience. Experience working in a retail setting is preferred.
2. Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
3. Experience working a cash register or a point-of sales (POS) system. Experience in a retail setting preferred.
4. Experience performing inventory duties, such as restocking sales floor, conducting physical counts, assisting with inventory control procedures, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Retail Division of the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), Annapolis, Maryland. NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress. The purpose of this position is to support all of the retail operations and perform duties in all areas of the Midshipmen Store and Gift Shop, with possibility of scheduling to support the Barbershop, Uniform Store, Online Store, or any other retail operation within NABSD.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieves daily profitable sales goal by providing exemplary customer service to include greeting, professional appearance, positive attitude, and approaching the customer, suggestive selling and adding on. Must project the best image of USNA, in addition, must comply with the Public Affairs Office. Receives special order requests from authorized patrons and assists customers if needed. Incumbent prices special order merchandise and notifies customers when special order merchandise is received. Assists customers in locating merchandise throughout the retail stores. Assists in outfitting each new class of midshipmen in the summer of each year and throughout the year as required by directives from higher authority. Incumbents will issue, pack boxes, work issue stations fitting clothing, check-out and processing midshipmen through sales store terminals as required. Completes retail reports and submits to management.

Operates the point-of-sale terminal verifying that all merchandise is properly scanned, verifies retail price, verifies product information, processes proper type of sale/ return in terminal, properly secures credit card information and delivers receipt to customer. Secures register funds daily, verifying all monies for the day. At the end of workday, counts/verifies all checks, bank charges, midshipmen charges and deposits same in drop safe per instructions, reconciles accounts. Stocks and maintains the sales floor according to daily sales plan. Stays current with merchandise assortment. Assists management with pricing when needed. When warehouse shipments are received, incumbent will check in merchandise, stock shelves, and assist in the maintaining the visual displays. Performs duties of repacking cartons, labeling cartons with proper counts, working with SKUs, and descriptions of merchandise for transfer to the warehouse and other retail operations. Incumbent also transports packages to / from the warehouse using the department van. Incumbent will also conduct spot inventories as assigned during the year. Supports management during inventory and performs other tasks related to the retail operation within NABSD. Maintains housekeeping standards such as dusting, vacuuming, and taking out trash. Provides on the job training to new sales store clerks as needed. Supports the safety and health program. Promotes employee involvement to identify and eliminate safety/health hazards in order to ensure an accident-free environment. Supports EEO policies and communicating support of those policies to all coworkers. Maintains all USNA, DOD, DON, and NABSD required training.

QUALIFICATIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance – requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business, and are in a continuous probationary status
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Sales Associates must have availability to work year-round, with at least 4 weekend days per month. Schedules may vary each season, with Fall events and Football weekends, Winter and Spring Break closure periods, and Induction Summer activities.
0-40 hours, weekly
8-hour shifts