Vans: Sales Lead - Union Square

Vans; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vans as a Retail Sales Lead, where you will enhance customer engagement and drive sales in an inclusive environment. You'll lead and inspire your team while fostering a culture of authenticity. This role offers growth opportunities in a company committed to creativity and individual expression.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for mental, physical, and financial well-being

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related professional retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximizing store sales by monitoring sales progress.
• Foster a consumer-centric mindset and provide high-level customer service.
• Provide feedback and coaching to store associates.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Sales Associate Onboarding & Developing plan

Job description

Retail Sales Lead

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 will model the voice of our brand and provide sales-related feedback and coaching on associate performance. As part of the team, you will foster an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. If you aspire to 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 a legacy of impacting our community through action sports, music, art, and street culture. We are inspired by the creative voyagers within our company and community. Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves, and our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.

Our culture is driven by our five values: HEART (Van Doren Spirit), curiosity, unapologetic authenticity, ingenuity, and a passion for local communities. We are a family that has fun together and believe in inclusivity, embracing individuality, equal opportunities, and empowering everyone to reach their potential.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• 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

What you bring:

• At least 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Team leadership skills within the store and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Completion of a Sales Associate Onboarding & Developing plan.
• A formal education and degrees are nice to have, but we value your experience and achievements most.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, openness, and authenticity. We celebrate diversity and encourage our associates to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What’s in it For You

We offer comprehensive benefits that support mental, physical, and financial well-being. To learn more, visit MyVFBenefits.com.

About VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear, and accessories companies, committed to sustainable and active lifestyles. Our purpose unites us to pursue our goals together. Learn more at vfc.com.

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