Seasonal Retail Sales Associate — Energetic Brand Experience

Vans; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand—delivering energetic, authentic service and a customer-first mindset in a fast-paced retail setting. You will engage customers, share product knowledge, assist with visual merchandising and floor replenishment, and help the store meet sales goals while upholding brand standards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, values inclusivity, and is available during peak season with potential for regular

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to genuinely engage with a diverse group of customers.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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.
• 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 behaviour that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Product knowledge

Visual merchandising

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail POS systems

Job description

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand—delivering energetic, authentic service and a customer-first mindset in a fast-paced retail setting. You will engage customers, share product knowledge, assist with visual merchandising and floor replenishment, and help the store meet sales goals while upholding brand standards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, values inclusivity, and is available during peak season with potential for regular