About the Role
Lead the retail sales team by example, forging connections with customers while communicating Vuori’s brand values through insightful product knowledge and a happy, optimistic outlook. Encourage the team to maintain Vuori’s standards in retail sales and customer experiences. Supervise the retail floor, take initiative, delegate work, and act as a "go to" person. Assist in leadership duties under the direction of the Store Manager.
Responsibilities
- Create an unforgettable customer experience
- Ensure each customer receives the best experience possible
- Take ownership of the sales floor and sales team to ensure customer experience is the first priority
- Prepare fitting rooms, find sizes, and provide honest, knowledgeable feedback to customers regarding merchandise style and fit
- Forge lasting relationships with customers by engaging with them about product details, new product and replenishment, and invite them to upcoming events
- Be knowledgeable on what’s new and what’s selling well and share with both the customer and team
- Lead the team on the day-to-day operations of the store when the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager is not in
- Motivate the sales team and achieve sales goals in a team-based commission environment
- Seek new product knowledge in the broader fashion landscape and active-wear specifically to serve as an expert for the customer
- Lead the team in the completion of projects while keeping the focus on customer experience
- Communicate inventory needs to support the business goal
- Work with the Retail Store Manager on daily maintenance, sales strategy, community, and team management
- Lead the team in daily maintenance of the store including restocking product, maintaining visual merchandising, and cleaning
- Utilize the utmost responsibility, attention to protocol, and safety standards in closing/opening the store daily
- Encourage employees to give 100%, adhere to punctuality, and role responsibilities at all times
Requirements
- Available morning and/or evening, work 8-hour shifts, 5 days/week
- Available at least 1 weekend day
- Must be a leader in punctuality and attendance, adhering to scheduled shifts
- Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues
- Customer service expert, creates experiences and develops relationships with customers
- Embrace the social aspect of sales
- Ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
- Eager to develop new skills and responsive to feedback
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Sales
- Customer experience
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Follow-through skills
Location
- Retail Store
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Leadership experience
Salary/Compensations
- Base Pay Range: $23-$25/hr
- Team Commission: $3-$5/hr
- Total Target Pay Range: $26-$30/hr
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
About the Company
- Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life.
- Draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life.
- High energy fast-paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make.
- Aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way.
- Proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
