Seasonal Sales & Brand Experience Associate

Vans; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Vans in Santa Barbara is hiring a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. You’ll engage with customers, share product knowledge, and help create memorable shopping experiences while supporting sales, visual merchandising, and store operations.

Ideal for those with 0–1 year of retail experience and a High School diploma (or equivalent), you must be willing to learn, work as part of a team, and stand for extended periods

Qualifications

• Ability to genuinely and comfortably 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.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Vans in Santa Barbara is hiring a Seasonal Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. You’ll engage with customers, share product knowledge, and help create memorable shopping experiences while supporting sales, visual merchandising, and store operations.

Ideal for those with 0–1 year of retail experience and a High School diploma (or equivalent), you must be willing to learn, work as part of a team, and stand for extended periods