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Military Sales and Stock Specialists
Median Salary
70,422
Workforce Count
48,144
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
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.
What is the work environment like?
Sales and stock specialists work on land and aboard ships, in retail stores and storerooms.
How many people have this role in the Military?
48,144
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$45,327
2 Years
$70,059
6 Years
$125,569
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
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 may include:
- Stock procedures
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping procedures
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory management and configuration management (CMPlus)
- Property management
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Sales and Marketing
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.