Store Associate - New Store Opening

Vera Bradley • Smithfield, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Vera Bradley is hiring a Store Associate for its new store, anticipated to open in September 2026. As a member of the founding team, the Store Associate helps create a welcoming and inspiring shopping experience. The role represents the Vera Bradley brand, works with store leadership to achieve sales goals, and provides excellent customer service while upholding the company’s core values.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support peak business needs.
• Ability to consistently lift 10–35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds, with the ability to push or pull more than 55 pounds.
• Strong sensory skills, including good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and reaching, and constant walking and standing.

Responsibilities

• Recommend products suited to customers’ needs and support store results through add-on selling and customer outreach.
• Create an exceptional in-store experience by engaging customers through product awareness and team selling.
• Carry out and improve daily operational procedures.
• Support the team in maintaining visual standards and keeping the store organized and inviting.
• Reliably uphold Vera Bradley’s core values and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility based on achievement of company and store metrics.
• Generous product discount.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Holistic wellness program providing no-cost access to financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
• Professional development assistance and resources.
• Employee Referral Program.
• DailyPay option for wage payment.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, subject to service and age requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed