Military Sales and Stock Specialists
Military Career
General Information
Description
Military sales and stock specialists manage the operation of military retail stores. They keep stock of merchandise, record transactions and deposits, and provide military personnel with a friendly, convenient option to easily get their necessities on base or onboard ships. Other duties include pricing of merchandise, accounting and bookkeeping, and making deposits of cash.
Work Environment
Sales and stock specialists work on land and aboard ships, in retail stores and storerooms.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Marketing
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Sales and Stock Specialists in the Military
5,391
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$52,857
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$22,441 - $155,658
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 51%
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Associate's degree 18%
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Less than high school 14%
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Post-secondary certificate 8%
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Some college 6%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Sales and stock specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Stock proceduresRecordkeeping and bookkeeping proceduresShipping and receivingInventory management and configuration management (CMPlus)Property management
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
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