Vans: Sales Associate - Metropolis at Metrotown

Vans; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major footwear retailer in Burnaby is seeking a passionate Sales Associate. You will enhance the consumer experience by engaging with customers and promoting the brand. Ideal candidates have proven communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule. This part-time position offers a hiring range of $18.85 - $20.16 CAD per hour and contributes to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for VF associates

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional/retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Build sales through genuine consumer interactions.
• Maintain store standards and consumer readiness.
• Exceed sales results through strong communication.
• Provide high level of customer service.

Skills

Proven communication skills

Flexible schedule

Solution-oriented

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Formal education preferred

Job description

Overview

Sales Associate

As one of our passionate, fun and dedicated Sales Associates, you will be the voice of our brand while elevating the consumer experience through genuine consumer connections and selling our original/innovative products. If you aspire to a career in retail and are looking for a company dedicated to your personal growth to evolve into a leader of tomorrow, Vans is for you.

Join the Vans Family

Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are inspired by the creative voyagers within our company and community. Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves. Our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: HEART (the Van Doren Spirit), CURIOUS about our consumers and the world around us, UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC, INGENUITY, and COMMUNITIES. We are a family that has fun together.

We empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity, welcoming anyone into our global family and celebrating an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Build sales by maintaining a consumer centric mindset and using selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Ensure the store is consistently recovered and consumer ready by meeting brand standards.
• Use strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills to exceed sales results.
• Regularly interact with consumers within the store, providing a high level of customer service.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and practices that align with company directives.

Skills for Success

What you bring:

• Proven communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to be solution oriented
• Ability to be flexible in a fast paced environment
• 0-1 years of related professional/retail experience is preferred
• A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

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.

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.

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 empower movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Hiring Range

$18.85 - $20.16 CAD per hour

Benefits at VF Corporation

This position is a part-time or limited time position (i.e., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefit plans offered at VF Corporation. Some benefits are available to this position. Review a general overview of benefits at VF by visiting MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking “Looking to Join VF?”. Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.

Equal Opportunity

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 race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact [e-mail]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, VF will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.