Vans : Sales Lead - Irvine Spectrum

VF Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the retail sector as a Sales Lead, where your role will be crucial in achieving sales targets and providing exceptional customer service. You'll support a team of associates while fostering an inclusive store environment, all in line with our brand's commitment to authenticity and creativity. If you are passionate about retail and leadership, this position offers an exciting opportunity for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related professional retail experience preferred.
• Completed Sales Associate Onboarding & Developing plan.

Responsibilities

• Maximize and achieve store sales and goals.
• Foster consumer-centric mindset and inclusive environment.
• Provide feedback and coaching to store associates.

Skills

Communication

Retail experience

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Formal education

Job description

As a dedicated and passionate Sales Lead, you will support the store leadership team by ensuring the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are achieved. You model the voice of our brand and provide sales-related feedback and coaching to associate performance. As part of the team, you will foster and thrive in an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. If you aspire for a career in retail and are looking for a company dedicated to your personal growth to evolve into a leader of tomorrow, then Vans is for you.

Join the Vans Family

Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our community through four pillars: action sports, music, art, and street culture. We are inspired by the creative voyagers within our company and community. For them, creativity is about the journey, not just the output. Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves. Our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: We have — also known as the "Van Doren Spirit". We are relentlessly focused on our consumers and the world around us. We believe that the most "Off the Wall" thing you can do is be yourself. We are driven by a spirit of INGENUITY and passionate about local COMMUNITIES. Most importantly, we are a family that has fun together.

At Vans, we empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity. We welcome everyone into our global family and celebrate an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across various initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress and results against key targets.
• Foster a consumer-centric mindset and an inclusive store environment, modeling selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Assist in providing direct feedback, coaching, and supervision of the associates.
• Regularly interact with consumers within the store, providing a high level of customer service.
• Provide actionable feedback to store associates and adhere to policies, procedures, and practices that align with company directives.

Skills for Success

• 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Proven communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Team leadership skills within the store and the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• You must also have a completed Sales Associate Onboarding & Developing plan.
• A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.