Retail Sales Associate

SoHo Flagship, New York City

Salary: $17.31/hr

Full-Time & Part-Time positions available

Join a team on a mission to get feet, and people, moving the way nature intended.

At Vivobarefoot, we believe people are strongest when they move naturally. Our mission is to reconnect people with their natural strength, improve human health, and tread lightly on the planet.

The SoHo Flagship is more than a retail store - it is a destination for movement, education, and community. We are looking for team members who are passionate about helping people, curious about natural movement, and excited to build meaningful customer relationships.

WHERE YOU’LL PLAY

Deliver the Vivobarefoot Experience

• Deliver warm, authentic and human customer experiences every day.

• Guide customers through their barefoot journey using product knowledge and natural movement principles.

• Educate customers on Vivobarefoot products and brand philosophy.

• Resolve customer questions and concerns with professionalism and care.

Sales Contribution

• Contribute to store sales goals through exceptional customer engagement.

• Maintain strong product knowledge across all categories.

• Support promotions, launches and key trading periods.

• Work collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Operational Excellence

• Support opening and closing procedures as required.

• Process transactions accurately and efficiently.

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across the sales floor and back of house.

• Follow company policies and operational procedures.

Inventory & Product Care

• Assist with deliveries and stock replenishment.

• Maintain stockroom organisation and accuracy.

• Support inventory counts and stock movement activities.

Community Support

• Welcome customers attending events, workshops, walks and run clubs.

• Help create a welcoming environment that reflects Vivobarefoot values.

• Support community activations and store experiences.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Delivers exceptional customer experiences consistently.

• Contributes to achievement of store sales goals.

• Maintains strong product knowledge and brand advocacy.

• Supports community events and flagship activations.

• Demonstrates growth and readiness for future opportunities within Vivobarefoot.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Positive attitude and strong team-first mindset.

• Reliable, professional and detail-oriented.

• Able to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Passion for movement, health, wellness, sustainability or outdoor lifestyles preferred.

• Retail, hospitality, fitness or customer-facing experience preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 30 pounds.

• Ability to bend, reach, squat, climb ladders and navigate stairs.

• Ability to support stockroom, merchandising and operational tasks.

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot community should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at careers@vivobarefoot.com. Vivobarefoot will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!