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RS Retail Services Specialist
Overview
A Retail Services Specialist provides direct personal services by operating and managing ship stores, vending and cash collection machines, shipboard barbershops, laundry operations, postal services, and hotel services. Managers in this specialty also perform administrative and automated stock control functions for these activities.
Core Skills
- retail operations and customer service
- cash handling and accountability
- inventory and stock control management
- use of POS and vending systems
- basic financial reporting and reconciliation
- postal operations and mail handling
- laundry and hotel services coordination
- facility and service quality assurance
- administrative record keeping
- use of automated supply and logistics systems
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain Management
- Facilities Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE)
- Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) · Funded
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate · Funded
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Access Expert (Office 2019) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) · Funded
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
- Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA)
- Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM)
What the Work Involves
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Keep records of out-going orders.
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
Related Occupations
- Counter and Rental Clerks
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into RS. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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