Seasonal Sales Associate — Energetic, Customer-First Retail

CASA of San Mateo County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kipling is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, engaging customers, sharing product knowledge, and delivering exceptional service. You will contribute to store success through sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail setting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a customer-focused environment with 0–1 year of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset and modeling selling behaviours.
• 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.

Skills

Customer engagement

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Retail experience

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Retail POS systems

Job description

Kipling is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, engaging customers, sharing product knowledge, and delivering exceptional service. You will contribute to store success through sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail setting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a customer-focused environment with 0–1 year of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.