Vans: Sales Lead - University Village

Overview

Retail Sales Lead

As a dedicated and passionate Sales Lead, you will support the store leadership team by ensuring the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are achieved. You model the voice of our brand and provide sales-related feedback and coach associate performance. You will foster an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. If you aspire for a career in retail and are looking for a company dedicated to your personal growth to evolve into a leader of tomorrow, Vans is for you.

Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have progressed through a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. 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 is defined by five values: HEART (the Van Doren Spirit), CURIOUS about our consumers and the world around us, UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC, INGENUITY, and a commitment to local COMMUNITIES. We are a family that has fun together and are driven by a spirit of authenticity and collaboration.

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

You will be immersed in an environment of supportive and collaborative people, working across initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life.

What you will do:

• Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress and results against key targets.
• Foster a consumer-centric mindset and an inclusive store environment, while modeling selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Provide direct feedback, coaching and supervision of the associates.
• Regularly interact with customers within the store, providing a high level of customer service.
• Provide actionable feedback to store associates and adhere to policies, procedures and practices that align with company directives.

Skills for Success

What you bring:

• 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required
• Proven communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Team leadership skills within the store and the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• You must also have a completed Sales Associate Onboarding & Developing plan.
• A formal education and undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

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.

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to  and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

VF is one of the world’s 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. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our calling, and we pursue our goals together.

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Hiring Range: $16.08 USD - $24.12 USD per hour

Minimum Start Rate: $23.76

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