Retail Sales Associate

Skechers; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,582; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

On-the-job training

Growth potential

Job summary

Skechers is hiring for an entry-level Sales Associate (Product Specialist) to engage customers, deliver exceptional service, and support store goals. You will learn the Skechers product line, assist with cashier duties, and help keep displays fresh.

A flexible schedule including evenings/weekends is available, with growth opportunities within the Skechers brand. This role emphasizes customer interactions, teamwork, and active selling in a fast-paced retail setting, with on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Entry-level retail role emphasizing customer service and sales.
• Flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability.
• Experience in retail, cashier, or customer service is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized advice on Skechers products to help customers choose the right item.
• Help meet store and individual sales goals and build product knowledge.
• Maintain store appearance by organizing displays and restocking merchandise; may lift up to 50 pounds.
• Handle cashier duties and process payments accurately to leave customers with a great impression.
• Stay informed on Skechers products and share details to boost sales.
• Collaborate with teammates to create an inviting Skechers brand environment.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier duties

Product knowledge

Team collaboration

Retail sales

Education

High school diploma

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.

Benefit Highlights

• 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.

Compensation Rate

Starting Rate: $17.50 – $18.57

What You Will Do

• Customer Service: Engage with customers to provide personalized advice on Skechers products, ensuring each customer walks away with the perfect choice. Exceptional customer service is our top priority.
• Retail Sales Goals: Actively contribute to achieving store and individual sales goals and develop your skills in retail sales and product knowledge.
• 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 (occasional lifting up to 50 pounds) and staying on your feet throughout most of your shift.
• Cashier Duties: Handle cashier responsibilities, accurately processing payments, and ensuring customers leave with a great final impression.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed on the latest Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories and share 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.

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.