MERCHANDISER TRAINEE

NEXCOM

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Virginia Beach, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Merchandiser Trainee performs routine administrative and clerical tasks, including data entry and support for buying, planning, and marketing departments. They also facilitate information flow between departments, vendors, and stores while developing skills for future advancement.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience performing clerical duties, with a preference for experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). You should also have completed at least one year of academic study beyond high school, or possess relevant coursework in business subjects like marketing or accounting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Office

Job Description

Job Summary:

Entry level position that performs routine administrative and clerical tasks including data entry related to Buying Planning Marketing or Web support under designated supervisor for a worldwide retail organization. Serves in a developmental capacity for a Merchandiser NF-3 position PD 5357. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Maintains relationships to collaboratively work to resolve any issues discrepancies with support areas. 
  • Communicates and responds to inquiries from internal and external customers to include HQ associates store operations vendors etc. Works closely with NEXCOM departments vendors stores etc. to facilitate flow of information pertaining to area of responsibility. 
  • Works in a learning capacity to develop the skills and knowledge and gain the experience necessary to advance to the next level. 
  • Assists in the preparation of required documents in accomplishing assigned tasks. 
  • Performs data entry functions related to assigned area of responsibility. Maintains proficiency in use of internal computer systems. 
  • Provides clerical support to other members of the team. 
  • Performs a variety of administrative duties such as answering phones opening mail filing typing distributing reports and creating presentations.
  • Works under close supervision. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Incumbent may progress non-competitively to a Merchandiser position NF-03 3A PD 5357 upon the completion of qualification requirements and documentation of the successful completion of predetermined official training within a one year timeframe advancement is not permitted with less than one year in current position



GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience in which applicant demonstrated the ability to perform clerical duties required. 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for general experience. Substitution of additional education for specialized experience must include 6 semester hours in business subjects such as marketing accounting purchasing economics or other directly related courses. 

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience in which the applicant has demonstrated experience with Microsoft office and software applications to include Excel PowerPoint and Word.

NEXCOM

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise encompasses six business lines, boasting a workforce of more than 14,000 associates located around the globe. The command’s mission is to provide quality goods and services at a savings and support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, Department of Defense civilians and families. The NEXCOM Enterprise is a non-appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy. Therefore, most of NEXCOM’s expenses are paid with its earnings and not taxpayer dollars. About Our Business Lines: NEXCOM’s six business lines are: Navy Exchange (NEX), Ship Store Program, Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO), Telecommunications Program Office (TPO), Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) and NEXCOM Hospitality Group (NHG). Each business line provides the necessary support for the Navy’s warfighters and military families to remain ready and resilient. As a Navy command, NEXCOM contributes to mission readiness by providing quality of life services to patrons no matter where they are stationed around the world. Endless Opportunity: While NEXCOM has different business lines, the majority of our employees work for NEX retail locations, Navy Hotel's or at NEXCOM’s Headquarters. Working for NEXCOM offers a diverse range of opportunities and career paths for upward mobility or transition through training and experience into a new field of work. We welcome applicants from both the civilian and armed services communities. Please visit us at NEXCOMjobs.org to learn more about our enterprise and view the myriad of jobs available around the world!
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