Full-Time
Retail Sales Associate
Posted on 5/9/2026
Skechers
10,001+ employees
Global footwear, apparel, and accessories brand
Compensation Overview
$17.50 - $18.57/hr
Seneca Falls, NY, USA
In Person
 Retail (1) |
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- 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.
- 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.
- Excitement to represent the Skechers brand with energy, enthusiasm and a sense of urgency!
- Customer Service: Engage with customers to provide personalized advice on Skechers products, making sure each customer walks away with the perfect choice.
- Retail Sales Goals: Actively contribute to achieving store and individual sales goals. As a Sales Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in retail sales and learn about our product offerings.
- Store Operations: Keep the store looking its best by organizing displays, restocking shelves, and managing merchandise. This role involves lifting and carrying shoes and boxes (occasional lifting up to 50 pounds) and staying on your feet throughout most of your shift.
- Cashier Duties: Handle cashier responsibilities, accurately processing payments, and ensuring customers leave with a great final impression.
- Product Knowledge: Stay informed on Skechers latest footwear, apparel, and accessories sharing product details to improve the customer experience and boost sales.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside other employees to create an inviting store environment that reflects the Skechers brand and meets company standards.
Skechers makes a wide range of comfortable lifestyle and performance footwear, plus apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids. Its products are designed to be stylish and affordable, and they are sold through two main channels: wholesale to department and specialty stores, and direct-to-consumer through Skechers’ own stores and its online shop. The company builds its catalog to cover many activities and styles, emphasizing comfort, value, and broad appeal. It differentiates itself from competitors through its large, global product lineup and extensive distribution network that combines both wholesale partners and direct-to-consumer retail. Skechers’ goal is to grow revenue and expand its global presence by reaching more customers across multiple markets and sales channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Manhattan Beach, California
Founded
1992
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Skechers opened Copenhagen flagship April 9, 2026, boosting Nordic presence.
- Skechers signed multiyear WNBA partnership May 6, 2026, expanding basketball visibility.
- Skechers sponsors LA Track Fest May 23, 2026, showcasing AERO running shoes.
What critics are saying
- Joel Embiid's injuries slash NBA ambassador visibility and basketball ROI.
- Proto Hologram Inc. failure halts expansion to thousands of stores.
- Conn's bankruptcy and retailer consolidation erode wholesale distribution points.
What makes Skechers unique
- Skechers pioneered Hands Free Slip-ins and Air-Cooled Memory Foam technologies.
- Skechers launched Proto hologram with Howie Mandel at Manhattan Beach store April 2026.
- Skechers operates 5,300 stores worldwide as third-largest footwear brand.
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Skechers forms multiyear partnership with WNBA. May 6, 2026 Skechers signed a multiyear deal to become an official partner of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The partnership comes as forward Rickea Jackson, who was recently traded to the Chicago Sky, in 2024 became the first athlete to play in Skechers basketball footwear in the WNBA. Skechers expanded its roster in 2025, signing Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen and Las Vegas Aces shooting guard Jackie Young as ambassadors. "We're excited to welcome Skechers to the WNBA family at a moment of extraordinary momentum for our league," said WNBA Chief Growth Officer Colie Edison. "This partnership reflects the growing demand from global brands to connect with WNBA fans worldwide. We look forward to collaborating with Skechers to create unique fan experiences, deepen engagement, and elevate the players who power our league." "Partnering with the WNBA illustrates our long-term commitment to promoting women's basketball and elevating the athletes who are enthusiastic about the game at every level," said David Weinberg, chief operating officer at Skechers. "Skechers has been part of the basketball community for several seasons, and now fans will see our innovative footwear take center stage in the WNBA for the first time. We look forward to leveraging the league's exploding popularity to help grow the sport while introducing our signature Comfort That Performs to even more athletes around the world." "For me, it's all about staying comfortable and locked in, and Skechers gave me that all the way through our championship run last season," said Jackie Young. "This season is going to be special, and it feels like the perfect time for Skechers to make it official. I can't wait to see more players in the S on the court soon." "The Skechers team constantly checks in with me for feedback and ideas, so they've been a great partner for me as a player and I know they'll be a fantastic partner for the league," said Rickea Jackson. "And of course I love the shoes - they look and feel great on the court. It is only a matter of time until more players will start to catch on." "When Skechers signed me ahead of the draft last year, I knew this was a brand that believed not only in me, but in our sport overall," added Kiki Iriafen. "From design to promotion, they truly prioritize the needs of female athletes and now that they're partnered with the W, the possibilities are limitless." Skechers officially launched its first technical basketball shoe line in October 2023. In the NBA, Skechers ambassadors include Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, and Brooklyn Nets forward Terance Mann. Image of Rickea Jackson courtesy of Skechers
Skechers brings Proto hologram retail innovation to Los Angeles. April 9, 2026 Read Time: 2 minute(s) Skechers has launched its first permanent Proto hologram retail experience at its Manhattan Beach store in Los Angeles. At the centre of the experience is Howie Mandel, Skechers' brand ambassador, presented through an interactive 3D hologram designed to create an immersive retail encounter. Described as one of the first permanent Proto hologram installations in footwear retail, the concept enables Skechers to expand its in-store storytelling through interactive technology. Visitors can interact with a life-size hologram of Howie Mandel, take a "Proto selfie," and receive access to a special promotion. In addition, the hologram activation references the beginnings of Howie Mandel's relationship with Skechers. Before joining as a brand ambassador, Mandel visited a Skechers store, took a selfie and joked that he should receive a discount for representing the label. The moment ultimately led to a partnership, with customers now invited to recreate it through selfies with his hologram. Next, blending entertainment, technology, and retail, the hologram installation highlights how brands are reimagining physical stores as immersive, tech-driven destinations. Skechers president Michael Greenberg describes the 3D hologram as only the beginning, with ambitions to expand the experience to thousands of Skechers locations worldwide. "Technology is at the heart of Skechers, so it's natural for us to lead in pioneering innovations," Greenberg said at the launch. "We see retail as theatre, and technology elevates that stage. Proto is just the first act in what this platform and the personalities it can bring to life will achieve." Powered by advanced AI capabilities, the Proto hologram operating system enables brand ambassadors to appear live inside the unit and interact with customers in real time, while AI-generated avatars can hold conversations in multiple languages. Similar immersive in-store hologram concepts have previously been adopted by brands such as Nike and Puma. Additionally, with the permanent installation, Skechers expands its use of immersive technology as part of a wider effort to enhance the in-store customer journey. By combining holographic storytelling, interactive engagement and AI-powered communication, the brand is turning a traditional retail visit into a more memorable and participatory experience. The launch also reflects a broader movement across the retail sector, where brands are increasingly investing in digital tools that blur the line between physical and virtual shopping environments, using innovation not only to attract footfall but also to strengthen brand connection and encourage longer in-store engagement.
EXEC: Skechers opens first flagship store in Copenhagen, Denmark. April 9, 2026 Skechers has opened its first flagship store in Copenhagen, Denmark, located in the heart of Amagertorv, expands on the brand's retail network in the country. The roughly 7500-square-foot store offers consumers an extensive selection of Skechers products, including its Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins. Michael Greenberg, company president, stated, "Skechers has experienced strong growth in the Nordics, particularly in Denmark. We have established a solid footprint across the region with 32 stores in the country, and our high-profile Copenhagen store has arrived at the right place and time to escalate our presence. Offering physical galleries where customers can walk in, explore and experience our product firsthand has transformed every part of our brand from our immersive World of Sports experiences to lifestyle and performance destinations. This all-encompassing flagship store joins our most prominent Skechers destinations around the globe presenting Nordic consumers with the innovations, comfort, convenience, and value that have made Skechers one of Europe's fastest-growing names in footwear." Peter Jørgensen, country manager of Skechers Nordics, added, "Our exceptional flagship retail space and Amagertorv's high-traffic destination make it the perfect setting to connect our signature Comfort That Performs with locals and visitors from around the world. Amagertorv provides a premium space with maximum visibility alongside strong international and Danish brands where we can showcase the full breadth of our universe and offer a footwear experience beyond the ordinary." The store, of mid-century design, includes LED screens, Copenhagen-inspired graphics, a large-scale Skechers Slip-ins shoe, and showcases the brand's lifestyle footwear collections (athleisure, fashion, casual, and work) for men, women and kids. The store's Skechers Performance area features a gallery showcasing the brand's innovations across running, football, golf, court/padel, basketball, and outdoor footwear. Consumers will also find Skechers' apparel and accessories range, which will be new to Denmark. The new store joins four Skechers concept stores in Copenhagen and 27 locations across Denmark. Image courtesy Sports Connection ApS, a subsidiary of Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers uses hologram of Howie Mandel at Calif. store. 2026-04-06 Skechers has partnered with Proto Hologram to install a permanent, interactive hologram of comedian Howie Mandel at its Manhattan Beach, Calif., store. The initiative builds on Mandel's previous promotional activities with Skechers. Full story: NRF SmartBrief News and trends about the U.S. Retail industry Designed specifically for retail professionals, NRF SmartBrief is a free, daily email newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.
Skechers has installed an interactive hologram experience featuring brand ambassador Howie Mandel at its Manhattan Beach, California flagship store. The installation, created with Proto Hologram Inc., allows customers to interact with a life-sized hologram of Mandel, take selfies and unlock promotions. Michael Greenberg, Skechers co-founder and president, described the initiative as "retail theatre" that blends entertainment, technology and retail. It marks one of the first permanent hologram installations in a footwear store environment. The setup uses Proto Hologram technology designed to make celebrities or executives appear physically present in the room. With 6,000 Skechers stores globally, Greenberg noted significant expansion potential. Mandel's partnership with Skechers began unexpectedly three years ago when he purchased the brand's slip-in shoes and jokingly claimed to be an ambassador for a discount.