Peak-Season Sales Associate – Fast-Paced Brand Experience

VF Corporation; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time or internship

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Job summary

VF Corporation's Vans brand is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to welcome customers and deliver a best-in-class experience in a fast-paced store environment.

You will engage customers, share product knowledge, assist in visual merchandising, handle cashier duties, and help maintain brand presentation. This role supports the store during peak season with the potential to transition to regular employment, offering a pathway into VF's broader opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Customer service experience preferred; retail experience is a plus.
• 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.

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

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Job description

VF Corporation's Vans brand is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to welcome customers and deliver a best-in-class experience in a fast-paced store environment.

You will engage customers, share product knowledge, assist in visual merchandising, handle cashier duties, and help maintain brand presentation. This role supports the store during peak season with the potential to transition to regular employment, offering a pathway into VF's broader opportunities.