Kipling: Supervisor - Seattle

vfc; Tulalip Bay (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

VF Corporation is seeking a Part-time Supervisor to support the store leadership team and drive an exceptional customer experience. You will coach associates, manage daily operations, and help maximize sales while upholding brand standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, training, and inclusive leadership in a fast-paced retail setting.

The position is part-time with potential eligibility for incentives. You will report to store leadership and collaborate closely with the Store Manager.

Qualifications

• Foundational leadership skills with experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and build diverse teams to achieve goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication with influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach store associates to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Assist Store Manager in achieving sales and profitability goals.
• Oversee daily store operations including opening/closing and floor coverage.
• Maintain merchandising standards and product replenishment per brand directives.
• Support inventory control and loss prevention practices.

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching & development

Communication skills

Results orientation

Independent working

Mobility/physical tasks

Retail software tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Retail software tools

Job description

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Supervisor at Kipling looks a little like this.

As a Supervisor, you play a key role in supporting the store's leadership team and driving abets-in-class customer experience. You will lead by example, coach and develop associates, and ensure operational excellence across customer engagement, merchandising, and store standards. In partnership with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you will help maximize store profitability, foster an inclusive team culture, and contribute to the store's success. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service. Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Support the store team in achieving and exceeding sales goals by monitoring progress against key performance indicators, while also achieving individual goals.
• Model selling behaviors and foster a consumer-centric mindset through authentic customer interactions.
• Coach and develop associates to deliver high levels of customer engagement and meet productivity goals.
• Supervise daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, floor coverage, and task delegation.
• Support stockroom operations by organizing inventory, processing shipments, and ensuring timely product flow to the sales floor.
• Assist in training and onboarding new team members; provide ongoing feedback and support.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product replenishment aligns with brand directives.
• Support inventory integrity through proper shipping, receiving, and loss prevention practices.
• Promote community engagement by participating in local initiatives and events.
• Uphold company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Foster a positive and inclusive store environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and learning.

What do you need to succeed?

We all bring unique skills to work each day. For this role, there are foundational skills needed to succeed, along with 1+ years of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; but we value hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements most.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals.
• Skilled in coaching, motivating, and building high-performing, diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Solution-oriented and flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Capable of working independently, managing shifting priorities, and meeting business expectations.
• Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range :

$21.63 - $30.00 USD per hour

Incentive Potential :

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation :

This position is a part‑time or limited time position (i.e., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefits plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

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