Skechers is hiring: Retail Sales Associate in Chicago

Overview

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As a Sales Associate, better known as a “Product Specialist,” at Skechers, 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.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Engage with customers to provide personalized advice on Skechers products, ensuring each customer walks away with the right choice and an excellent overall experience.
• Retail Sales Goals: Actively contribute to store and individual sales goals; develop skills in retail sales and product offerings.
• Store Operations: Maintain an inviting store environment by organizing displays, restocking shelves, and managing merchandise. This role includes lifting and carrying shoes and boxes (occasional lifting up to 50 pounds) and standing for most of the shift.
• Cashier Duties: Process payments accurately and ensure customers leave with a positive final impression.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed on Skechers latest footwear, apparel, and accessories to improve the customer experience and boost sales.
• Team Collaboration: Work with colleagues to reflect the Skechers brand and meet company standards.

Qualifications

• Eager to deliver top-notch customer service in an entry-level retail role.
• Driven to meet and exceed retail sales goals.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with cashier responsibilities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of urgency in representing the Skechers brand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience in retail sales, customer service, or cashier roles is a plus but not essential.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Rate: $18.00
• Range is: $18.00 - $19.10
• Competitive pay with regular pay increases
• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive discounts for Friends and Family!)
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• On-the-job training to build skills in retail sales, customer service, and cashier duties
• Additional Benefits & Perks to be reviewed during the interview process
• Potential for growth within Skechers global brand

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), 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 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers 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 Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.