Vans: Sales Lead - Eastridge

VF Corporation • San Jose, CA

4h

About The Position

The Sales Lead at Vans supports the store leadership team in achieving strong customer engagement and sales results. This role represents the Vans brand, provides sales-related feedback, and coaches associate performance in an environment that celebrates individuality and authenticity. The Sales Lead may occasionally assume store responsibility when another manager is absent, including covering breaks or meal periods and 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, with the ability to influence across 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.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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