Assistant Manager - Ventura

What will you do?

As the Assistant Store Manager at Vans, you will lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver consistent, best‑in‑class customer experience that reflects our brand values and purpose. You will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive profitability by ensuring excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection. In the Store Manager’s absence, you will assume full responsibility for the store.

• Support the store team in achieving and exceeding sales goals by monitoring progress against key performance indicators and individual goals.
• Lead and coach the team to exceed individual and store productivity goals.
• Model exceptional customer service and selling behaviors to inspire the team and create authentic brand experiences.
• Supervise daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, floor coverage, and task delegation.
• Support the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding high‑caliber talent.
• Provide ongoing training, feedback, and development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Partner with the Store Manager to manage expenses, control shrink, and drive profitability.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product replenishment aligns with brand directives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Support inventory management through accurate shipping, receiving, and stockroom practices.

2+ years of retail or store leadership experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Foundation skills required:

• Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals.
• Skilled in coaching, motivating, and building high‑performing, diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to influence across all levels.
• Solution‑oriented and flexible in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Capable of working independently, managing shifting priorities, and meeting business expectations.
• Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools.
• Physical ability to stand, move, bend, reach, squat, climb ladders, and lift light to moderate weight.

Hiring Range: $24.00 – $36.00 USD per hour. Incentive potential may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other standard VF Corporation benefit programs. For full details, candidates will receive information during the hiring process.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, family status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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