Brand Store Leader — Inspire Teams, Elevate Experience

vfc; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Incentive plan

Sales incentives

Job summary

Vans in El Cajon, CA is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates, deliver best-in-class customer experiences, and partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, and operations. The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and an inclusive, high-performing retail environment.

The responsibilities include opening/closing, hiring, training, visual standards, and inventory control to support brand goals and ensure exceptional

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team to exceed sales and profit goals.
• Monitor progress against KPIs and drive productivity.
• Model exceptional customer service and selling behaviors.
• Supervise opening/closing, floor coverage, and delegation.
• Assist Store Manager with recruiting and onboarding.
• Provide ongoing training and development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Manage expenses, shrink, and profitability with the Store Manager.
• Maintain visual merchandising and inventory replenishment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Store operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail software tools

Job description

Vans in El Cajon, CA is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates, deliver best-in-class customer experiences, and partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, and operations. The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and an inclusive, high-performing retail environment.

The responsibilities include opening/closing, hiring, training, visual standards, and inventory control to support brand goals and ensure exceptional