Seasonal Retail Associate: Create Memorable Customer Moments

VF Outdoor, LLC; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time or internship

Job summary

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, bringing energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset to every interaction. You will engage with customers, share product knowledge, support visual merchandising and store operations, and contribute to a memorable, best-in-class shopping experience.

This role is part-time during peak seasons with potential for regular employment; a high school diploma is preferred and zero to one year of experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Ability to genuinely 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.

Job description

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, bringing energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset to every interaction. You will engage with customers, share product knowledge, support visual merchandising and store operations, and contribute to a memorable, best-in-class shopping experience.

This role is part-time during peak seasons with potential for regular employment; a high school diploma is preferred and zero to one year of experience is acceptable.