Vans: Sales Associate - Manhattan Village

Vans • Manhattan Beach, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales Associate at Vans, you will serve as the voice of the brand, enhancing the consumer experience through genuine interactions and selling original, innovative products. The role thrives in an environment that celebrates individuality and authenticity, offering a career path in retail with a company dedicated to personal growth and leadership development.

Vans, founded in 1966, is the original action sports footwear company, built on a legacy of impacting its community through action sports, music, art, and street culture. The company's mission is to empower everyone to use creativity for self-discovery, aiming to create a world where anyone can be their unique self. Vans' culture is defined by five values: HEART (the “Van Doren Spirit”), CURIOUS, UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC, INGENUITY, and a passion for local COMMUNITIES. Vans fosters an inclusive environment, embracing diversity and equal opportunities, and is committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential within a supportive and collaborative family atmosphere.

Vans is part of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear, and accessories companies. VF Corporation's purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and the planet.

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

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.
• This position is a part-time or limited time position (ie., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefit plans offered at VF Corporation. There are 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