About the Role
As a Stock Associate, you are the face of the brand, bringing energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset to every interaction. You will create memorable shopping experiences by engaging with customers, sharing product knowledge, and delivering exceptional service. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to the store’s success through sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys connecting with people, and is passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
- Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset and modeling selling behaviors.
- Share relevant product, brand, and community knowledge to enhance the customer experience.
- Achieve individual and team sales goals by utilizing available resources and tools.
- Assist in visual merchandising, product replenishment, and maintaining brand presentation standards.
- Perform cashier duties and support loss prevention initiatives as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Model inclusive behavior that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Requirements
- 0–1 year of relevant experience.
- Ability to genuinely and comfortably engage with a diverse group of customers.
- Strong communication skills—both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing business needs.
- Customer service experience preferred; retail experience is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and share product and brand knowledge.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficient computer skills including basic retail systems and applications.
- Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Computer proficiency
Work Type
- Part-time
- Limited time position (internship)
Experience Level
- 0-1 year
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 - $23.76 USD per hour
Benefits
- Some benefits offered by VF Corporation are available for this position.
- Detailed information on qualifying benefits will be provided upon hire.
About the Company
- At Kipling, we put our people first.
- Our values and culture emphasize new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way.
- Visit Kipling Careers or www.kipling-usa.com to learn more about our values and culture.
Equal Opportunity
- VF values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
- All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to 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 basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
- VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements.
