The North Face: Assistant Store Manager - Outlets Vaughan Mills

Vans; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead and motivate a team in providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of store leadership experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to influence a positive customer experience in an engaging retail environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive potential

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of store leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff to exceed individual and store productivity goals.
• Promote customer service by modeling brand-specific service standards.
• Supervise floor coverage and activities, including opening and closing the store.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Decision-making

Education

Associate Degree (AA)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Store Manager

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will lead, develop and motivate a team of brand advocates, ensuring a consistent best-in-class customer experience that aligns with our brand purpose and values. You will partner with the Store Manager to maximize profitability by ensuring that customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection are all consistent and in compliance with company standards.

Join the North Face Family

The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we\'ve lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives. To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.

We pledge to:

• Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
• Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.
• Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.

How You Will Make a Difference

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff to exceed individual and store productivity goals.
• Promote excellence in customer service by modeling brand specific service standards, monitoring and responding to customer feedback, and ensuring the team engages with each customer to create an authentic brand experience.
• Supervise floor coverage and activities, including opening and closing the store as scheduled.
• In partnership with the Store Manager, provide training and ongoing development of store staff in customer engagement and all company programs, policies and procedures.
• Foster an environment of development and accountability.
• Support the Store Manager in achieving all financial and operational objectives including expense control, Loss Prevention, store audits, and weekly reports.
• Assist Store Manager in the selection and hiring of qualified candidates.
• Partner with the Store Manager on the implementation of visual merchandising directives and maintain standards consistent with company brand strategies, ensure merchandise on the selling floor is replenished appropriately.
• Partner with the Store Manager to ensure compliance and adherence to loss prevention and safety policies and procedures, standards and practices, and company directives.
• Model behavior that respects the background, experience, and cultural differences of others, while upholding the integrity and values of the VF Corporation and the brand.
• Promotes an environment that encourages participation, creativity, and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others.

What You Bring

Required

• 3 or more years of store leadership experience in a fast-paced, highly engaging retail environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Effective communication skills, including both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales results.
• Proven ability to meet business goals by driving results through the store team.
• Excellent decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented and excellent organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs.
• Proven ability in leading the delivery of a high level of customer service in a retail environment.

Preferred

• Experience leading and developing a team of 20 or more associates.
• Experience in a specialty retail environment, outdoor apparel industry or outdoor equipment sales.
• Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

Physical

• Operate office equipment and technology (i.e., computers, tablets, phones, copier, etc.).
• Standing required for the entire work shift.
• Bend, lift, open and move product up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Use ladders for visual merchandising, light adjustments, and window banner placement.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What’s In It for You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Never Stop Exploring

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com.

We only have one question. Are you in?

Hiring Range: $24.60 - $28.98 CAD per hour

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Details will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: Review a general overview of benefits at www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking “Looking to Join VF?”. Detailed information will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note: Our hiring ranges are determined from market pay data. This position has a minimum starting rate listed above. We comply with applicable laws in compensation decisions.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. If you require assistance due to a disability, contact [e-mail]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, VF will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.