Vans: Sales Associate - Westfield Century City

Vans • Los Angeles, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

As one of our passionate, fun and dedicated Sales Associates, you will be the voice of our brand while elevating the consumer experience through genuine consumer connections and selling our original/innovative products. As an invaluable part of our team, you will thrive in an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. If you aspire to a career in retail and are looking for a company dedicated to your personal growth to evolve into a leader of tomorrow, then Vans is for you. Vans® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on 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 sets us apart and influences everything we do, driven by our five values: HEART (Van Doren Spirit), CURIOUS, UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC, INGENUITY, and COMMUNITIES. We empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity, celebrating an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential. Vans is about a state of mind, thinking differently, embracing creative self-expression, authenticity and progression. Vans holds 50 years of youth culture connectivity, advancing its roots in action sports while recognizing the global 'Off the Wall' connection between the brand and art, music and street culture enthusiasts. From its foundation as an original skateboarding company since '66, to a leading action sports brand, to defining its anthem of living 'Off the Wall' as youth culture. Vans goes to market through its network of deeply rooted wholesale partners and its direct-to-consumer platform with more than 450 owned retail stores worldwide. We are constantly looking for better and more creative ways to amplify the brand's in-store presence, alongside a strong e-commerce and social media presence. Providing consumer-focused product is essential, ensuring continued relevance and authenticity, whether performance-based or fashion-forward. Vans supports the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative self-expression by promoting the sports, music, art and culture that matter most.

Requirements

• Proven communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to be solution oriented
• Ability to be flexible in a fast paced environment
• 0-1 years of related professional/retail experience is preferred

Nice To Haves

• A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Responsibilities

• Build sales by maintaining a consumer centric mindset and using selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Ensure the store is consistently recovered and consumer ready by meeting brand standards.
• Use strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills to exceed sales results.
• Regularly interact with consumers within the store, providing a high level of customer service.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and practices that align with company directives.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates
• some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees