Lead Retail Sales Associate

Hourly Wage $24.87

Please note: Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.

Looking for a better work life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veteran’s first for an amazing career!  

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Los Angeles, CA VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Lead Retail Sales Associate to provide quality service to our nation's veterans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lead Retail Sales Associate has responsibility for control of retail sales operations in the Canteen Service under the general instructions of the Canteen Chief.

Duties:

• Assists customer in locating products and provides detailed information to enhance their shopping experience.
• Assists in receiving, inspecting, counting and weighing incoming merchandise deliveries.
• Restocks merchandise and ensures products are properly labeled for display.
• Maintains a clean & organized store environment, ensuring a pleasant & efficient shopping experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to lead RSA staff with enthusiasm. 
• Learning to cover all the different stations as needed to endure a smooth-running department and cover breaks when needed.

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

• Child Care Subsidy Program
• Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass)
• Annual Cost of Living Pay Increases
• Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance
• Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays
• Company Contribution to Retirement Savings Plan
• Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service

Requirements:

• Inventory management experience.
• ServSafe Manager certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and experience with Point-of-Sale systems are required.
• Strong hands-on leadership skills with a focus on service and hospitality are essential.
• Must have a minimum of one year of direct supervisory experience in food service or retail.
• Ability to organize daily tasks.
• Ability to develop and train in a mentor capacity.
• Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;

• the needs and interests of the agency;

• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.