Vans: Sales Lead - Whittwood Town Center

VF Corporation • Whittier, CA

3d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

A Sales Lead at Vans supports the store leadership team in achieving high levels of customer engagement and sales results. The role models the brand, provides sales-related feedback, and coaches associate performance while contributing to an inclusive environment that celebrates individuality and authenticity. It offers an opportunity to grow toward future retail leadership.

The Sales Lead delivers personalized customer service, monitors sales progress against targets, and supports store sales goals. The position may also assume responsibility for the store when another manager is absent, including covering breaks or meals and opening the store without a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals.
• Ability to drive results through team coaching and operational excellence.
• Skill 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.
• Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and meet business expectations.
• Comfort 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

• One year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements are valued.

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 inclusive store environment while modeling selling behaviors.
• Provide direct feedback, coaching, and supervision to associates.
• Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager, including covering breaks or meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.
• Interact regularly with consumers in the store and provide a high level of customer service.
• Provide actionable feedback to store associates and adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

• Eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Some VF Corporation benefits are available to this part-time or limited-time position; it is not eligible for all benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

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