Seasonal Retail Sales Associate – Fast-Paced & Customer‑First

Vans; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. You will engage customers, share product knowledge, and contribute to sales, visual merchandising, and store operations in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role supports peak season with potential transition to regular employment. Minimum 0–1 year of relevant experience; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to genuinely engage with a diverse group of customers.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Collaborative team player who can 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 good organizational skills.
• Proficient with basic retail systems and applications.
• Ability to stand/move for extended periods and handle light to moderate tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication skills

Team player

Computer skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Vans is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. You will engage customers, share product knowledge, and contribute to sales, visual merchandising, and store operations in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role supports peak season with potential transition to regular employment. Minimum 0–1 year of relevant experience; high school diploma preferred.