Vans: Sales Lead - Sherway Gardens

VF Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading footwear company in Toronto is seeking a Retail Sales Lead to ensure high levels of customer engagement and sales results. The role involves coaching associates and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates should have strong communication and team leadership skills. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive potential

Qualifications

• 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maximize and achieve store sales and goals.
• Foster a consumer-centric mindset in the store.
• Provide coaching and supervision of store associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexible scheduling

Education

Formal education

Job description

Overview

Retail Sales Lead

As a dedicated and passionate Sales Lead, you will support the store leadership team by ensuring the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are achieved. You model the voice of our brand and provide sales-related feedback and coach associate performance. As a part of the team, you will foster and thrive in an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. If you aspire for a career in retail and looking for a company dedicated to your personal growth to evolve into a leader of tomorrow, then 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. Creativity is about the journey, not just the output. 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 is guided by five values: HEART (the Van Doren Spirit), CURIOUS, UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC, INGENUITY, and a commitment to COMMUNITIES. We are a family that has fun together.

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

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress and 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.
• 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 for Success

What you bring:

• 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required
• Proven communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Team leadership skills within the store and the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• You must also have a completed Sales Associate Onboarding & Developing plan.
• A formal education and undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Inclusion & Diversity

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 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 are in the business of unleashing human potential. We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we are the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

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 brands. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. Learn more at vfc.com.

Are you in?

Working Details

Hiring Range: $20.60 - $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. Details will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: This is a part-time or limited-time position and is not eligible for all VF benefits. Some benefits are available for this role. Review at www.MyVFBenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF?. Detailed information will be provided upon hire.

Please note, our hiring ranges are market-based. VF is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. If you need accommodation due to a disability, contact [e-mail].