Retail Assistant Manager: Lead a High-Impact Store Team

icebreaker; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits at VF

Incentive program

Job summary

Vans in the VF Corporation family is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver best-in-class customer experiences that reflect our brand values and purpose.

You will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive profitability by ensuring excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection, and in the Manager’s absence you will assume full store responsibility, championing inclusive, high‑performing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer‑focused environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; hands-on achievements valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Brand Advocates to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
• 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.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training for team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards.
• Manage expenses, shrink, and visual merchandising to align with brand directives.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Merchandising

Operations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Vans in the VF Corporation family is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver best-in-class customer experiences that reflect our brand values and purpose.

You will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive profitability by ensuring excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection, and in the Manager’s absence you will assume full store responsibility, championing inclusive, high‑performing