Vans: Sales Lead - Vacaville

VF Corporation • Vacaville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to "Off The Wall" – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. We believe in constantly outdoing ourselves and pushing culture forward. This role supports store leadership by ensuring the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are achieved. The Sales Lead models the brand voice, provides sales-related feedback, and coaches associate performance in an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. This is an opportunity for those aspiring for a career in retail and seeking personal growth to evolve into a leader.

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.
• While formal education and undergraduate or graduate degrees are appreciated, we place greater value on overall experience and professional accomplishments.

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, which 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

• Eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Some benefits offered at VF Corporation that this position can participate in will be provided upon hire.

What This Job Offers

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