The North Face: Sales Lead -

VF Corporation•Pottstown, PA

2d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people. 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 adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careers or www.thenorthface.com. Sales Lead What will you do? A day in the life of a Sales Lead at Timberland 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.
VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®.
Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels.
VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.
VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business.
The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.
VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled.
VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations.
VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations.
If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [email protected].