The North Face: Sales Associate - Auckland

VF Corp.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand prestige

Friendly team

Training & career growth

Employee assistance program

Product discount

Job summary

The North Face is seeking a Sales Associate to join our Auckland team. You will advise customers on The North Face products, helping them find gear for hiking, climbing, skiing and other outdoor pursuits.

Share knowledge, empathy and enthusiasm to ensure customers leave with the right gear for their next adventure. Ideal candidates are active outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy engaging with people, and who can offer friendly, insightful guidance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Active participation in outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing or similar.
• Strong interest in helping customers and providing service.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and insight into The North Face products based on customer needs.
• Empathise with customers to guide them to the best tools for their adventures.

Skills

Outdoors enthusiast

Customer engagement

Active listener

Willing to travel

Team player

Hiking

Climbing

Skiing

Snowboarding

Job description

WHO WE ARE...

Share a new adventure with every customer as you introduce useful and practical products to their collection WHO WE ARE... With some of the most advanced technology in place, The North Face are serious about the territory we play in, and focused on ensuring every hiker, climber, skier, snowboarder, mountain biker, runner, camper and traveller has the best product at hand each and every time.

ABOUT THE ROLE…

We are looking for an experienced Sales Associate to join our team. You will provide advice and insight into all of the The North Face products relating to your customer's needs. At The North Face, it really is about knowing, understanding and empathising with our loyal customers to provide them with the best direction of the tools of the trade necessary for their next adventure.

ABOUT YOU…

If you are a sporting enthusiast who truly loves people engagement, that is a great start. As well as this, the following skills and attributes will contribute to your success in the role: You enjoy and regularly participate in any or all of the following:

• hiking
• climbing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• mountain biking
• running
• camping and travel

Well travelled – the more travel the better

BENEFITS…

You'll get the following Benefits! …

• Opportunity to work with an iconic global brand
• Work within a friendly and inclusive team
• Excellent training and career opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Awesome employee product discount for additional purchases

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. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide 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. It's a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at www.vfc.com.

With 40 years in the outdoor industry, The North Face® is the premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technologically advanced exploration apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. We look for employees who help us stay on the cutting edge with their creativity and innovation. If this sounds like you, take a look through our open opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VF Diversity Vision Statement

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations.

If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].