Seasonal Sales Associate

About This Role

This seasonal sales associate role at Vans is for someone who brings energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset to every interaction. You will create memorable shopping experiences by engaging with customers, sharing product knowledge, and delivering exceptional service. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to the store’s success through sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions
• Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset and modeling selling behaviors
• Share relevant product, brand, and community knowledge to enhance the customer experience
• Achieve individual and team sales goals by utilizing available resources and tools
• Assist in visual merchandising, product replenishment, and maintaining brand presentation standards
• Perform cashier duties and support loss prevention initiatives as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Model inclusive behavior that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences

Requirements

• 0–1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to genuinely and comfortably engage with a diverse group of customers
• Strong communication skills —both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing business needs
• Willingness to learn and share product and brand knowledge
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills including basic retail systems and applications
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience
• Retail experience

Important Details

• This position will support the store during peak season with potential to transition to regular employment

About the Company

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding, driven by a mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression.