Job Description

Assistant Store Manager

As the Assistant Store Manager, you provide leadership and direction to the store team while successfully executing the company\xe2\x80\x99s vision and values under the direction of the Store Manager. You assist in maximizing store profitability by achieving store sales goals. You ensure that store standards and processes for merchandising, operations, staffing and community engagement are well executed. As needed, you will assume responsibility for the store in the Store Manager\xe2\x80\x99s absence. You create an inclusive environment, always putting our internal and external customers first. If you are looking for a company dedicated to your personal development, continuing your growth into a leader of tomorrow, then Vans is for you.

Join the Vans Family

Vans\xc2\xae is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the creative voyagers within our company and community. For them, creativity is about the journey, not just the output. Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves. Our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: We have HEART \xe2\x80\x93 also referred to as the \xe2\x80\x9cVan Doren Spirit\xe2\x80\x9d. We are relentlessly CURIOUS about our consumers and the world around us. We are UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC and wholeheartedly believe the most \xe2\x80\x9cOff the Wall\xe2\x80\x9d thing you can do is be yourself. We are driven by a spirit of INGENUITY. And we are passionate about local COMMUNITIES. And most of all, we are a family that has fun together.

At Vans we empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate and environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

Maximize store sales, achieve store sales goals and monitor sales progress & results against key targets.

Inspire and model a consumer centric mindset by exemplifying selling behaviors through genuine interactions with customers for the teams to emulate.

Support the Store Manager with networking, attracting, recruiting, and interviewing high caliber talent.

Provide direct coaching, feedback, training and supervision of the associates, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and in compliance.

Demonstrate clear communication, training, and coaching to assist in setting expectations on customer engagement, store policies and procedures as well as fostering a strong team.

Assist in managing expenses to maximize sales and profitability.

Cultivate an environment of productivity by ensuring the store team has the knowledge and skills to meet store goals for sales and customer engagement.

Skills for Success

What you bring:

3+ years of related professional/retail management experience

Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays

Ability to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales and profit results

Proven communication skills, both written and verbal

Solution oriented

Ability to be flexible in a fast paced-environment

A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it For You

We\xe2\x80\x99re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we\xe2\x80\x99re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on \xe2\x80\x9cLooking to Join VF?\xe2\x80\x9d to learn more.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It\xe2\x80\x99s the reason we come to work every day. It\xe2\x80\x99s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

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VF Corporation