Assistant Store Manager — Lead & Inspire Teams

Vans; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Job summary

Vans in Fullerton, CA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a Brand Advocates team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, and operations.

The role requires 2+ years of retail leadership in a fast-paced environment and a High School Diploma or equivalent. You will coach, train, and develop staff while maintaining an inclusive, high-performing store culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Foundation skills include driving results through store teams and exceeding sales and profit goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Solution-oriented and flexible in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Capable of managing shifting priorities and meeting business expectations.
• Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver best-in-class customer experience.
• Partner with 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.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and standards.
• Manage expenses, control shrink, and drive profitability.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and product replenishment.

Skills

Store leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Communication

Independent work

Retail software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Retail software

Job description

Vans in Fullerton, CA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a Brand Advocates team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, and operations.

The role requires 2+ years of retail leadership in a fast-paced environment and a High School Diploma or equivalent. You will coach, train, and develop staff while maintaining an inclusive, high-performing store culture.