Vans: Seasonal Sales Associate - Pismo Beach

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “OffTheWall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “OffTheWall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.

So,before we get to the job details,take a minute to learn a little more about us– ourvalues andourculture.If you can see yourselfworking side-by-sidewith ateam ofpeoplewhothink and live “OfftheWall,”Vansjust maybe the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visitVans Careersorwww.vans.com.

Seasonal Sales Associate

What will you do?

A day in the life of aSeasonalSales AssociateatVanslooks a little like this.

As aSeasonalSales Associate, you are the face of the brand—bringing energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset to every interaction. You will create memorable shopping experiences by engaging with customers, sharing product knowledge, and delivering exceptional service. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to the store’s success through sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys connecting with people, and is passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experience.Let’sbreak down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.​

• Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset and modeling selling behaviors.​

• Share relevantproduct,brand, and community knowledge to enhancethe customerexperience.​

• 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.​

*This position will support the store during peak season with potential to transition to regular employment*

What do you need to succeed?

We all bring unique skills to work each day. For this role, there are foundational skills needed to succeed, along with 0–1 year of relevant experience. A High School Diploma or equivalent ispreferred;but we valuehands-onexperience anddemonstratedachievements most.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• 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.​

• Willingnessto 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.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?