Vans: Sales Associate - Smith Haven Mall

VF Corporation • Lake Grove, NY

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 sales of original and innovative products. This role thrives in an environment that celebrates individuality and authenticity, offering a path for personal growth within the retail sector towards future leadership. Vans, founded in 1966, is the original action sports footwear company, deeply rooted in authenticity and creativity. The company impacts its community through four pillars: action sports, music, art, and street culture. Vans' mission is to empower everyone to use creativity for self-discovery, with a vision to create a world where anyone can be their unique self. The company culture is defined by five core values: HEART (Van Doren Spirit), CURIOUS, UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC, INGENUITY, and COMMUNITIES. Vans is committed to empowering creative exploration and inspiring youth culture through inclusivity, welcoming everyone into its global family, and fostering an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and all are empowered to reach their greatest potential. Joining Vans means immersing yourself in a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to bringing the Van Doren Spirit to life.

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.
• 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.
• Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed