Store Manager: Lead Teams, Deliver Peak In-Store Experience

VF Outdoor, LLC; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Vans in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Store Manager to lead store performance, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and cultivate a high‑performing, inclusive team aligned with VF values.

As the strategic store leader, you will drive sales, manage scheduling and operations, uphold brand standards, and oversee visual merchandising to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related professional/retail management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to influence across levels.
• Ability to coach, motivate and build high‑performance diverse teams.
• Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store and perform light to moderate physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Model exceptional customer service and selling behaviors.
• Lead all aspects of people management including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, and terminations.
• Monitor and drive store sales against goals and KPIs.
• Oversee scheduling, loss prevention, and store operations.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are met and inventory properly managed.
• Support store marketing events and community engagement to drive traffic and brand awareness.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Customer service

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Retail software tools

Job description

Vans in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Store Manager to lead store performance, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and cultivate a high‑performing, inclusive team aligned with VF values.

As the strategic store leader, you will drive sales, manage scheduling and operations, uphold brand standards, and oversee visual merchandising to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.