Vans: Sales Lead - Napa Premium Outlets

VF Corporation • Napa, CA

1d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com. What will you do? A day in the life of a Sales Lead at Vans looks a little like this. As a dedicated and passionate Sales Lead, you will support the store leadership team by ensuring the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are achieved. You model the voice of our brand and provide sales-related feedback and coach associate performance. As a part of the team, you will foster and thrive in an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. If you aspire for 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. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions. Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress & 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 the associates. Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager. This may include 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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; but we value hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements most.

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 & 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 the associates.
• Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager. This may include 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED