About the employer
San Diego Trading Company is a retail business founded in 1995 in San Diego's Horton Plaza mall, offering more original and higher-quality garments and products. This location, Coronado Landing Resort 12, sits in Coronado, California, right by the ocean.
The team is guided by clear values – integrity, respect, humility, radical transparency, always improving and being one team with one goal – so you can expect a friendly, fun culture. Summers are warm and dry, averaging 62°F (16.7°C) to 76°F (24.4°C), and there's plenty around: surfing, local fairs, nearby cities, barbecues and socials, plus employee discounts.
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 your own through short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) or Facebook groups such as "San Diego housing" and college housing groups, renting a room of your own or sharing with roommates. Consider the distance to work and public transport (MTS bus/trolley, Uber, Lyft); contact Lorena with questions. A food market, shopping mall, post office, restaurants and internet cafe are within walking distance, while a bank, fitness center and library are in town.
Location: Coronado, California
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.
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.
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.
