Vans: Sales Lead - Simi Valley Mall

Vans • Simi Valley, CA

8h

About The Position

The Sales Lead supports the store leadership team in achieving a high level of customer engagement and sales results. The role models the Vans brand, provides sales-related feedback, and coaches associate performance in an inclusive retail environment that celebrates individuality and authenticity. The position may occasionally assume responsibility for the store when another manager is absent, including covering breaks or meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.

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 and 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements are valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Assist in maximizing store sales and achieving 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 store responsibility in a manager’s absence, including covering breaks or meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.
• Provide customers with a high level of service through regular in-store interactions.
• Give actionable feedback to store associates and follow company policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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