Full Time Lead

Vera Bradley•Clarksburg, MD

About The Position

As a Team Leader - Keyholder, you support store leadership in achieving sales goals by working alongside store associates and providing daily direction, communication, and training. You motivate the team to deliver an excellent shopping experience and build brand loyalty through every customer interaction. You act as a brand ambassador by consistently modeling and upholding Vera Bradley’s core values.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Retail experience and/or prior management experience.
Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
Strong sensory skills, including good eyesight and hearing, and dexterity.
Ability to consistently lift 10–35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; and push or pull more than 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

People-oriented; enjoys interacting with and supporting others.

Responsibilities

Work with the team to exceed sales goals, drive store traffic, convert customers, conduct community and customer outreach, promote campaigns, build brand awareness, and develop lasting customer relationships.
Motivate and inspire the team by channeling Vera Bradley’s core values.
Recommend products to meet customers’ needs and drive store results through add-on selling and customer outreach.
Execute and improve daily operational procedures, support visual standards, and maintain an organized and inviting store environment.
Uphold company values and comply with company policies and procedures.
Support store opening, closing, and peak business needs, including working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility based on achievement of company metrics.
Medical insurance with PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options.
Dental insurance, including no-cost preventive care and 80%/20% restorative coverage up to $2,000 per year.
No-cost vision benefit for employees electing medical insurance.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, subject to age and service requirements.
Managed Time Off (MTO).
Nine paid company holidays.
Paid volunteer time off.
Paid bereavement leave.
Employer-provided life and AD&D insurance equal to two times salary.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
Flexible spending accounts.
Ancillary benefits including identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, and individual policies through Aflac.
Employee Assistance Program with work/life wellness support, including no-cost unlimited telephonic counseling.
Wellness program with no-cost access to financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
Annual birthday gift.
Product discount.
Professional development assistance and resources.
Fitness centers at corporate offices.
DailyPay wage payment option.