Vans: Sales Lead - Bay Street Emeryville

VF Corporation • Emeryville, CA

3d • $23 - $26

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 fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates individuality and authenticity. The position may offer a path toward future retail leadership.

The Sales Lead delivers personalized customer service, monitors sales progress against targets, supports store goals, and helps coach and supervise associates. The role 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.
• Skill in coaching, motivating, and building 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.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Assist with maximizing store sales and achieving goals by monitoring progress and results against key targets.
• Promote a consumer-centric mindset and inclusive store environment, modeling effective selling behaviors.
• Provide 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 the store without a supervisor or manager.
• Interact regularly with consumers in the store and provide a high level of customer service.
• Provide actionable feedback to 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