About the employer
San Diego Trading Company is a clothing and goods retailer founded in 1995 in the Horton Plaza mall in San Diego. As demand for more original, higher-quality garments grew, the company expanded into new parts of the city. Belmont Beach 16 is one of its San Diego, California locations.
The team leads with its values: integrity, respect, humility, radical transparency and "one team, one goal", aiming for a fun culture for staff, customers and vendors. Summers are warm and dry, averaging 62°F to 76°F (16.7°C to 24.4°C), with plenty going on nearby, from the local fair and surfing to popular cities close by.
The job as Sales Associate
What you'll do
- Deliver a great customer experience by providing outstanding customer service and selling through customer engagement
- Demonstrate excellent product knowledge to properly engage and present solutions to customers
- Meet expected sales and performance goals
- Perform daily store maintenance tasks including stocking, dusting, and cleaning
- Conduct customer transactions such as sales, exchanges, returns, and others using established POS procedures
- Maintain an organized work environment by sizing, pricing, organizing, and folding merchandise
- Stay current with promotional events, sales, and policy updates
- Maintain a professional and positive demeanor with all customers and team members
- Perform other duties as assigned
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is not provided – you arrange it yourself through short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) or the "San Diego housing" Facebook groups, where college students sublet summer apartments, either your own bedroom or one shared with roommates. Consider the distance to work; bus and trolley lines (MTS), Uber and Lyft are available. Contact Lorena with housing questions.
Location: I, San Diego, California
Why San Diego?
San Diego is famous for its 300 days of sunshine, world-class beaches, and laid-back coastal culture. Belmont Park’s historic wooden roller coaster is right around the corner, and your days off can be spent surfing in Pacific Beach, exploring Balboa Park, visiting the San Diego Zoo, kayaking in La Jolla Cove, or taking a weekend road trip to Los Angeles. The city has a huge international student community every summer, so you’ll never be short of new friends.
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.
