Crew Lead; Part Time Manager - Albany, NY; Stuyvesant Store

Job Category:
Retail/Outlet - Management

Requisition Number: CREWL
004141

Posted: February 21, 2025

Part-Time

NY Retail Albany (Stuyve)
1475 Western Ave
Space 21
Albany, NY 12203, USA

Who You Are:

We are looking for charismatic, high-energy individuals who want to bring the “Everyday should feel this good” vibe to life on the sales floor. You’ll effectively coach, train, and develop the team into being the ultimate Brand Ambassadors. With a focus on community, you’ll identify opportunities within and outside your four walls. You’ll work side by side with the management team to ensure each customer interaction is unique and tailored to their needs.

This role supports store leadership in various strategic managerial tasks to successfully run one of our retail locations, leveraging your leadership skills while continuing to develop and harness your potential as a good life guide.

What you’ll do:

• Generate sales to support the store in meeting/exceeding financial goals and metrics by creating memorable impressions with our customers
• “Host the party” while effectively communicating vineyard vines core values to our customers through our team
• Regularly exemplify our values of Passion, Service, Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, and Fun
• Execute the fundamentals of the “door to floor” concept through receiving shipments and setting the floor with new inventory
• Focus on people development and training, providing ongoing and consistent training with current and new Crew around product, presentation, and process through coaching in the moment and onboarding
• Responsible for opening and closing the store
• Drive results and accountability
• Act as a talent builder and change agent
• Contribute to vision and strategy
• Maintain balance in operations

DOR Overview: In addition to your role responsibilities, you will take on a Division of Responsibility (DOR). DORs are distinct responsibilities assigned to leaders within the store to ensure clarity around execution of work and support development and growth. DORs will rotate.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of work experience in retail leadership or equivalent role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Charismatic personality with a love for the vineyard vines brand and community
• Proven track record in driving sales with strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Experience and passion for leading and mentoring a team
• Team-focused, confident, and professional
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or move around for extended periods
• Reach, carry, bend, and climb ladders occasionally
• Lift up to 40 pounds, unless an accommodation is requested

Scheduling Requirements:

• Weekend availability required – scheduling will depend on business needs
• 20-30 hours/week average to maintain part-time status
• Seasonal Stores (25-40 hours/week average during seasonal peak periods)