Sales Associate

Vans; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail brand in Ashford is looking for a passionate part-time Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. You will be responsible for customer interactions, maintaining store standards, and staying informed on brand trends. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about fashion and retail, with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. Previous experience is beneficial but not required. This role offers competitive benefits including discounts and tailored training.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Career ownership

Tailored training

Qualifications

• Previous experience is a plus but not essential.
• Must demonstrate VF's Guiding Principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain merchandising standards.
• Stay updated on trends and brand positioning.
• Follow operational procedures.

Skills

Customer interaction

Positive attitude

Passion for fashion

Communication in English

Flexibility in hours

Job description

Sales Associate (part‑time 14 hr s)

Join us now for the chance to be part of an amazing team and be responsible for providing our customers with a memorable shopping experience!

We’re looking for a passionate Sales Associate (part‑time, 14 hr s) to join our VANS team based in our Ashford Designer Outlet store.

As a Sales Associate you will inspire our customers, deliver an excellent service, and help maintain the highest standards on our shop floor.

Vans is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.

Let’s talk about the role!

We believe that our Sales Associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.

How you’ll make a difference

We expect that our Sales Associates help deliver a memorable retail experience by:

• Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect
• Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store
• Maintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines
• Keeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the market
• Following all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room.

What makes you the perfect Sales Associate?

• You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands‑on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.
• You have a positive can‑do attitude, facing all situations in the store.
• You are passionate about our brand, fashion, and retail in general.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary).
• You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary.

Previous experience is great but not necessary. What matters most of all is that you live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s in it for you?

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.

Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:

• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands.
• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
• Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face‑to‑face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally.

Free to Be

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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you! Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.