Vans: Sales Lead - Belmont Shore

Vans • Long Beach, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position includes delivering personalized customer service, helping achieve store sales goals, coaching and supervising associates, and following company policies and procedures. The Sales Lead may occasionally assume store responsibility when another manager is absent, including covering breaks or meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.

The stated hiring range is $19.90–$24.84 per hour. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission. The posting describes it as a part-time or limited-time position and says it is not eligible for all VF Corporation benefits plans; some benefits are available, with eligibility details provided upon hire.

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.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and build high-performing, diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including 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 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Formal education and undergraduate or graduate degrees are appreciated, though overall experience and professional accomplishments are valued more.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Help maximize and achieve store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress and results against key targets.
• Foster a consumer-centric mindset and inclusive store environment, modeling selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and supervision to associates.
• Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in another manager’s absence, including covering breaks or meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.
• Provide a high level of customer service through regular interactions with consumers in the store.
• Provide actionable feedback to store associates and follow policies, procedures, and practices aligned with company directives.

Benefits

• The position may participate in some VF Corporation benefits plans; it is not eligible for all benefits plans.
• Additional compensation awards may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

What This Job Offers

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