Vans: Supervisor - Belmont Shore

VF Corporation•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Supervisor at Vans supports the store’s leadership team and helps deliver a high-quality customer experience. The role leads by example, coaches and develops associates, and helps maintain operational excellence across customer engagement, merchandising, and store standards. In partnership with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, the Supervisor contributes to store profitability, an inclusive team culture, and overall store success. The position suits someone who enjoys mentoring others and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities include customer engagement, sales support, associate coaching, daily operations, stockroom and inventory work, merchandising, training, community participation, and adherence to company policies and safety standards. The position requires at least one year of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, while hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements are valued.

Requirements

At least 1 year of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals.
Skill 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.
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 tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Deliver personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
Support the store team in achieving and exceeding sales goals by monitoring progress against key performance indicators while achieving individual goals.
Model selling behaviors and foster a consumer-centric mindset through authentic customer interactions.
Coach and develop associates to deliver high levels of customer engagement and meet productivity goals.
Supervise daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, floor coverage, and task delegation.
Support stockroom operations by organizing inventory, processing shipments, and ensuring timely product flow to the sales floor.
Assist in training and onboarding new team members and provide ongoing feedback and support.
Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product replenishment aligns with brand directives.
Support inventory integrity through proper shipping, receiving, and loss prevention practices.
Promote community engagement by participating in local initiatives and events.
Uphold company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
Foster a positive and inclusive store environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and learning.