Seasonal Brand Ambassador – Retail & Customer Experience

Vans; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to join our California stores. You’ll be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authentic interactions, and a customer-first mindset to every shopper.

You’ll contribute to sales, visual merchandising, and store operations during peak season, with potential to transition to regular employment. Ideal candidates have 0–1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Engage diverse customers genuinely and comfortably.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively within a team and adapt to business needs.
• Customer service experience preferred; retail experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and share product knowledge.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills including basic retail systems.
• Able to stand/move for extended periods and lift light to moderate weight.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Retail POS systems

Job description

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to join our California stores. You’ll be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authentic interactions, and a customer-first mindset to every shopper.

You’ll contribute to sales, visual merchandising, and store operations during peak season, with potential to transition to regular employment. Ideal candidates have 0–1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to learn.