Seasonal Sales Assistant Jobs at VANS offer an exciting opportunity for passionate and motivated sales professionals to join the VANS team in Sandton, Gauteng. The successful candidates will provide excellent customer service, drive sales, represent the VANS brand, and help maintain high visual merchandising standards.
Position Details
- Job Title: Seasonal Sales Assistant x2
- Company: Ares Holdings
- Brand: VANS
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 3 Months
- Location: Sandton, Gauteng
- Industry: Retail
- Job Functional Area: Customer Service
- Posted: 14 September 2026
- Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
- Experience in a similar brand or retail environment.
- At least 1 year of sales experience.
- A motivated and positive attitude.
- A genuine love for the VANS brand.
- Availability to work weekends and retail holidays.
- A keen interest in streetwear, sneakers, extreme sports and youth culture.
Skills Required
- Strong sales and customer service skills.
- Excellent product knowledge.
- Ability to provide styling advice.
- Positive and energetic approach.
- Results-focused and KPI-driven mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to represent the brand professionally.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist customers and provide exceptional customer service.
- Drive sales through product knowledge and styling advice.
- Process customer transactions accurately.
- Replenish stock and maintain product availability.
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards.
- Contribute to a positive and energetic store environment.
- Act as a strong VANS brand ambassador.
- Build positive customer experiences and encourage customer loyalty.
- Support the achievement of store sales targets and KPIs.
- Represent the company’s values and culture.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work with VANS and Ares Holdings.
- Work within a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Uniform allowance.
- Staff discount.
- Company performance incentive scheme.
- Long-service incentives.
- Holistic Employee Wellness Programme.
- Employee engagement activities promoting a connected workplace culture.
Important Information
- This is a 3-month contract position.
- Weekend and retail holiday availability is required.
- Only applicants who meet the requirements should apply.
- If you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.