Skechers is hiring: Retail Sales Associate in Milpitas

Overview

WHO WE ARE: Skechers, the Comfort Technology Company, is headquartered in Southern California and has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids 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. Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand with diverse footwear, apparel, and accessories.

About the Role

As a Sales Associate, better known as a “Product Specialist,” you’re joining a team where growth, customer connections, fashion, and comfort are at the core. This entry-level retail role involves engaging with customers, providing exceptional service, and contributing to store success. Whether you’re passionate about retail sales, skilled as a cashier, or seeking a flexible schedule, there is room to grow.

Benefits Highlights as a Sales Associate

• Competitive pay with regular pay increases.
• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive Friends and Family discounts!).
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance.
• On-the-job training 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.

Compensation

Starting Rate: $19.50 per hour
Hourly Pay Range: $19.50 – $20.69

What You Will Do

• Customer Service: Engage with customers to provide personalized advice on Skechers products, ensuring each customer finds the perfect choice. Exceptional service is our top priority.
• Retail Sales Goals: Help achieve store and individual sales goals. Develop skills in retail sales and product knowledge.
• Store Operations: Maintain an appealing store, organize displays, restock shelves, and manage merchandise. This role involves lifting and carrying shoes and boxes (up to 50 pounds) and standing for most of the shift.
• Cashier Duties: Process payments accurately and ensure customers leave with a positive impression.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed on Skechers latest footwear, apparel, and accessories to improve the customer experience and drive sales.
• Team Collaboration: Work with colleagues to create an inviting store environment that reflects the Skechers brand and standards.

What We Need From You

• 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.
• Excited to represent the Skechers brand with energy, enthusiasm, and urgency.

Requirements

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

Kickstart your career in retail sales with Skechers!

About Skechers

Skechers is a global Fortune 500 brand that 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, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital channels, and more than 5,200 company- and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com. 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 to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for the position to perform the essential functions.