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About the Role

As a Sales Lead at Vans, you will support the store leadership team by ensuring the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are achieved. You will model the brand's voice, provide sales feedback, and coach associate performance, fostering an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. This role is ideal for those aspiring for a career in retail and seeking personal growth within a company dedicated to developing future leaders.

Responsibilities

Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
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.
Assist in providing direct feedback, coaching, and supervision of associates.
Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager, including covering breaks, meal periods, or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.
Regularly interact with consumers 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.

Requirements

1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required.
A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals.
Proven ability to drive results through team coaching and operational excellence.
Skilled in coaching, motivating, and building high-performing, diverse teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability 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.
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

Customer engagement
Sales coaching
Team leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Time management
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Part-time
Limited time position (internship)

Experience Level

1 year of related professional retail experience preferred

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Salary/Compensations

$20.00 - $25.87 USD per hour
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for all benefits plans offered at VF Corporation.
Eligible for some benefits the company offers.
General overview of benefits provided at VF available at www.MyVFbenefits.com.

About the Company

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding.
Mission: To inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression.
Vision: To push culture forward because the pursuit of progression never ends.
Inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.
Values and culture can be learned at Vans Careers or www.vans.com.
VF Corporation values a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Equal Opportunity

VF provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s 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 provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements.