Vans: Sales Lead - Mapleview

VF Outdoor; Burlington; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time or internship position

Incentive potential

Job summary

Vans in Burlington, ON is seeking a Sales Lead to drive personalized customer interactions and achieve store sales goals. The role includes coaching and supervising associates, with occasional store coverage in the absence of a manager.

The position requires strong communication, ability to manage priorities, and comfort with retail software tools. Part-time or internship eligibility is noted, with potential incentives.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements most valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress & results against key targets.
• Foster a consumer centric mindset and an inclusive store environment, while modeling selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Assist in providing direct feedback, coaching and supervision of the associates.
• Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager.
• This may include covering breaks, meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.
• Regularly interact with consumers within the store, providing a high level of customer service.
• Provide actionable feedback to store associates and adhere to policies, procedures and practices that align with company directives.

Skills

Customer engagement

Sales goals

Coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Sales Lead

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live "Off The Wall" - embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday's "Off The Wall" moment is today's new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live "Off the Wall," Vans just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com .

What will you do?

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress & results against key targets.
• Foster a consumer centric mindset and an inclusive store environment, while modeling selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Assist in providing direct feedback, coaching and supervision of the associates.
• Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager.
• This may include covering breaks, meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager.
• Regularly interact with consumers within the store, providing a high level of customer service.
• Provide actionable feedback to store associates and adhere to policies, procedures and practices that align with company directives.

What do you need to succeed?

1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required. While formal education and undergraduate or graduate degrees are appreciated, we place greater value on overall experience and professional accomplishments. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; but we value hands‑on experience and demonstrated achievements most.

• Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals.
• Proven ability to drive results through team coaching and operational excellence
• Skilled 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.
• Capable of working independently, managing shifting priorities, and meeting business expectations.
• Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range :

$20.95 - $23.31 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. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

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 benefits plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

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