Retail Sales Associate

Skechers; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,121; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay raises

Friends and Family discounts (Skechers

Flexible schedule

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities within Skechers

Job summary

Skechers is seeking a Sales Associate in California to deliver exceptional customer service, assist shoppers with product selection, and support store operations. This entry-level role offers growth, flexible scheduling, and training to develop cashier and sales skills.

Join a global brand known for comfort technology as you help customers find the perfect Skechers footwear and stay informed about new products and promotions.

Qualifications

• Entry-level retail role with growth opportunities.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Customer-focused and eager to deliver great service.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide personalized advice on Skechers products.
• Help achieve store and individual sales goals and learn about products.
• Keep the store visually appealing by organizing displays and restocking shelves.
• Handle cashier responsibilities and process payments accurately.
• Stay informed on Skechers' latest footwear, apparel, and accessories to boost sales.
• Collaborate with teammates to create an inviting store environment.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier duties

Product knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high‑quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

About The Role

As a Sales Associate, better known as a “Product Specialist,” at Skechers, you’re not just working a job—you’re joining a team where growth, customer connections, fashion, and comfort are at the core. In this entry‑level retail role, you’ll engage with customers, provide exceptional customer service, and contribute to the success of the store. Whether you’re passionate about retail sales, skilled as a cashier, or looking for a position with a flexible schedule, this opportunity offers room to grow.

Compensation Rate

Starting Rate: $16.50

Range: $16.50 – $17.51

Benefit Highlights As a Sales Associate

• Competitive pay with regular pay increases.
• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive discounts for Friends and Family).
• Flexible schedule for work‑life balance.
• On‑the‑job training to build skills in retail sales, customer service, and cashier duties.
• Additional benefits and perks to be reviewed during the interview process.
• Potential for growth within Skechers global brand.

What You Will Do

• Customer Service: Engage with customers to provide personalized advice on Skechers products, ensuring each customer finds the perfect choice.
• Retail Sales Goals: Contribute to achieving store and individual sales goals, develop your retail sales skills, and learn about our product offerings.
• Store Operations: Keep the store looking its best by organizing displays, restocking shelves, and managing merchandise. This role involves lifting and carrying shoes and boxes (occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds) and staying on your feet most of the shift.
• Cashier Duties: Handle cashier responsibilities, accurately process payments, and ensure customers leave with a great final impression.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed on Skechers’ latest footwear, apparel, and accessories, sharing product details to improve the customer experience and boost sales.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside other employees to create an inviting store environment that reflects the Skechers brand and meets company standards.

What We Need From You

• Eager to deliver top‑notch customer service in an entry‑level retail role.
• Driven to meet and exceed retail sales goals.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and comfortable with cashier responsibilities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability.
• Excitement to represent the Skechers brand with energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of urgency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience in retail sales, customer service, or cashier roles is a plus but not essential.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.

Kickstart your career in retail sales with Skechers!

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® brand, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e‑commerce and digital stores, and through more than 5,200 company‑and third‑party‑owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [e-mail].

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.