San Diego Trading Company Coronado Landing Resort #12
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Sales Associate
Sell, Smile and Soak Up the California Sun
Imagine finishing your shift, walking five minutes and sinking your toes into the golden sand of Coronado Beach – regularly ranked among the best beaches in the United States. San Diego Trading Company at Coronado Landing Resort #12 is looking for energetic, friendly university students to join their retail team as Sales Associates for the Summer to Fall season.
This is more than a summer job. It is your chance to build real customer service experience with international travellers, perfect your English every single day and live the classic Southern California lifestyle that you have only seen in movies.
What You'll Be Doing
- Welcoming guests with genuine enthusiasm and helping them find the perfect souvenir, beachwear or gift
- Operating the cash register and processing card and cash payments accurately
- Restocking shelves, organising displays and keeping the store bright, clean and inviting
- Answering questions about products, prices and local attractions
- Receiving deliveries, pricing merchandise and assisting with inventory counts
- Working as part of a fun, multicultural team to hit daily sales goals
Why Coronado, California?
Coronado is a picture-perfect island community connected to downtown San Diego by the iconic Coronado Bridge. Here you'll find palm-lined streets, the legendary Hotel del Coronado, cycling paths, surf schools and some of the friendliest locals in America. On your days off you can explore Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, La Jolla Cove, Pacific Beach nightlife – or take a weekend trip to Los Angeles, Joshua Tree or even Mexico, just 30 minutes away.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $17.85 per hour
- Hours: approximately 32 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Overtime opportunities may be available during peak weeks
- Possible employee discount on store merchandise
- Training provided – no previous retail experience required
- Excellent U.S. work reference and CV boost for your future career
What We're Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 enrolled in the Work & Travel USA programme
- Conversational to good English – you'll be talking to customers all day
- A positive, outgoing personality and a real smile
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
- Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and lift light boxes
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays (the busiest days in retail!)
Ready for Your California Summer?
Positions at Coronado Landing Resort fill up fast every season. Apply today, secure your spot and start counting down to sunsets over the Pacific.
About California
California offers it all - Pacific beaches, mountains, national parks and world-famous cities. Students work in resorts, hotels, restaurants and attractions under near-endless sunshine.