Seasonal Retail Sales Associate — Customer-First, Fast-Paced

vfc; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate in Modesto, CA. You will be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. Engage with customers, share product knowledge, and contribute to sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail setting, enjoys people, and is passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences. Prior retail exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of relevant retail experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement.
• Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset.
• Share product knowledge to enhance the customer experience.
• Achieve sales goals using available resources and tools.
• Assist in visual merchandising, stocking, and store standards.
• Perform cashier duties and support loss prevention as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, customer-ready store environment.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail POS systems

Basic retail software

Job description

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate in Modesto, CA. You will be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. Engage with customers, share product knowledge, and contribute to sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail setting, enjoys people, and is passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences. Prior retail exposure is a plus.