Experienced Full-Time Retail Associate

Surfing Cowboys is looking for a full-time Retail Sales Representative to join our Malibu team. If you're drawn to vintage, design, California culture, and meaningful customer connection, this is a chance to work inside a distinctive retail environment where product knowledge, presentation, and personality all matter.This is not cookie-cutter retail. Surfing Cowboys is an independent California retail brand and cultural curator, established in 1995, known for its distinctive mix of vintage, original apparel, accessories, home goods, and design. We are entering an exciting period of growth and evolution and are looking for someone who wants to contribute meaningfully within a small business where taste, initiative, and customer connection truly matter.In this role, you will help customers discover product through conversation, styling, storytelling, and genuine service. You'll help drive sales while maintaining the thoughtful, welcoming in-store experience that defines Surfing Cowboys.What You'll DoCreate a warm, engaging experience for every customerBuild authentic customer relationships and guide purchasing decisions with confidenceShare product knowledge and the story behind what we sellDrive sales through thoughtful recommendations, styling, and cross-sellingMaintain visual merchandising and strong daily store presentationKeep the sales floor stocked, organized, and aligned with brand standardsProcess transactions, returns, and exchanges accuratelySupport receiving, organizing, and back-of-house operationsAssist with packing and shipping online ordersCommunicate customer feedback and store insights to the teamWhat We're Looking ForStrong communication and interpersonal skillsConfidence in sales and customer interactionA genuine interest in vintage, apparel, design, and California cultureStrong attention to detail in both merchandising and operationsAbility to multitask and stay organized in a dynamic retail settingA dependable, proactive, team-oriented attitudeWeekend and holiday availability requiredPreferred ExperienceRetail sales experienceStrong familiarity with vintage apparelVisual merchandising or styling experienceShopify POS or similar system experienceInventory, stockroom, or omnichannel retail experienceCompensation$20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experienceBenefitsEmployee discountPaid time off after one calendar year of employmentMedical insuranceTo ApplyPlease send your resume and cover letter to donna@surfingcowboys.comBefore interviewing, we will ask whether you have visited the store and for your impressions. In your cover letter, please tell us about your familiarity with Surfing Cowboys, any experience you have in vintage and/or apparel sales, and where you will be commuting from.