Retail Sales Associate

Product SpecialistHeadquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.As a Sales Associate, better known as a "Product Specialist," at Skechers, you're not just working a job—you're joining a team where growth, customer connections, fashion, and comfort are at the core. In this entry-level retail role, you'll engage with customers, provide exceptional customer service, and contribute to the success of the store. Whether you're passionate about retail sales, skilled as a cashier, or looking for a position with a flexible schedule, this opportunity offers room to grow.Starting rate: $15.00/hrHourly range: $15.00-$15.91/hrBenefit highlights as a store manager:Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive days for friends and family!)Potential for performance-based bonusesCompetitive pay and benefits package (learn more about our perks after applying!)Opportunities for career growth within the Skechers global brand.What you will do:People leadership: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop your team to drive sales, enhance customer service, and foster growth.Visual merchandising: Act as a product expert and ensure your team delivers an exceptional customer experience through high-quality product presentation and store layout.Staffing and training: Manage the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of Skechers store employees to ensure the team is prepared to meet company goals.Retail operations: Oversee store systems, including inventory management, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and day-to-day operations to drive profitability. You will also maintain store organization, manage product displays, restock shelves, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.Sales management: Drive revenue growth through sales management strategies and set performance expectations to meet individual and store goals.Problem solving: Utilize strong problem-solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in-store, ensuring a smooth customer experience.What we need from you:Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate weekends, nights, and holidays.Strong team leadership skills to guide your staff and create a positive, safe, and respectful work environment.Excellent organizational skills to manage inventory, staffing, and store operations.Sales management experience to help meet and exceed store targets.Ability to communicate effectively, set clear expectations, and maintain confidentiality in all store matters.Proactive, with a sense of urgency in addressing store operations and loss prevention issues.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.Prior retail manager, restaurant manager, or hospitality leadership experience is a plus.Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms.Sales skills and a proven ability to meet retail targets.Visual merchandising experience is a plus.Step into your next retail career with Skechers!About SkechersSkechers, a global Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.Equal Employment OpportunitySkechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.Reasonable AccommodationApplicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.