Assistant Store Manager — Lead Brand Experience & Growth

Vans; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VF benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Vans is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a Brand Advocate team in delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through strong engagement, merchandising, and daily operations.

The role requires 2+ years in retail leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage in-store activities, training, and compliance. This position is on-site and offers benefits through VF Corporation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience required.
• Excellent coaching and team-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
• Partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through customer engagement, merchandising, operations and community connection.
• In the Store Manager’s absence, assume full responsibility for the store.
• Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding with high-caliber talent.
• Provide ongoing training, feedback, and development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and standards.
• Manage expenses, control shrink, and drive profitability.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and product replenishment.

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching & development

Team motivation

Strong communication

Retail software knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail software tools

Job description

Vans is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a Brand Advocate team in delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through strong engagement, merchandising, and daily operations.

The role requires 2+ years in retail leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage in-store activities, training, and compliance. This position is on-site and offers benefits through VF Corporation.