Assistant Store Manager — Brand Experience Leader (Burbank)

Socket.dev; Burbank, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive potential

VF benefits

Job summary

Vans is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates and deliver best-in-class experiences that reflect our values.

You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection, with full store responsibility in the manager's absence. This role suits leaders who value inclusion and high performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Foundational skills include driving results, coaching diverse teams, and strong communication.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and work independently in a dynamic retail setting.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
• Partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, and operations.
• Oversee opening/closing procedures, floor coverage, and task delegation.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding with high-caliber talent.
• Provide training, feedback, and development to team members.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support inventory, shrink control, and visual merchandising alignment.

Skills

Store leadership

Sales coaching

Customer service

Communication skills

Retail software

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Vans is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates and deliver best-in-class experiences that reflect our values.

You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection, with full store responsibility in the manager's absence. This role suits leaders who value inclusion and high performance.