Sales and Stock Specialists
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The military operates retail stores that sell food and merchandise to make it easier for personnel to obtain whatever they need where they are stationed. Sales and stock specialists perform a variety of duties to support the operation of these stores whether working aboard a ship or overseas in a remote location.
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• What They Do: Sales and stock specialists in the military perform some or all of the following duties:
- Order and receive merchandise and food for retail sales
- Inspect food and merchandise for spoilage or damage
- Price retail sales items, using stamping machines
- Stock shelves and racks for the display of products
- Count merchandise and supplies during inventory checks
- Operate cash registers
- Record money received and prepare bank deposits
• Training Provided:
- Job training consists of classroom instruction for some specialties. For others, training occurs on the job. Further training occurs on the job. Course content includes:
- Stock procedures
- Record keeping and bookkeeping procedures
• Helpful Attributes: Helpful school subjects include bookkeeping, and mathematics. Helpful attributes include:
- Ability to use cash registers, and calculators
- Interest in working with people
• Work Environment: Sales and stock specialists work on land and aboard ships in retail stores, and storerooms.
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