Retail Lead Associate

Job Summary of Retail Lead Associate:

As a dedicated and enthusiastic Retail Lead Associate, you play a crucial role in supporting the store leadership team to achieve optimal customer engagement and sales performance. You exemplify the brand's ethos and provide feedback on sales and coach associates to boost their performance levels. Working as part of a team, you will flourish in an environment that celebrates individuality and authenticity. If you aspire to a career in the retail sector and are looking for a company committed to your personal growth to help you progress into a future leader, Vans offers the perfect platform.

Join the Vans Family:

Vans is deeply rooted in the world of action sports footwear as the original company that prides itself on authenticity and ingenuity. With a legacy dating back to 1966, Vans has consistently made a positive impact on the broader community by focusing on action sports, music, art, and street culture. Drawing inspiration from the innovative individuals both within the company and the wider community, Vans sees creativity as a journey rather than just a destination. The brand's mission is to empower individuals to explore their identities through creativity, with the vision of establishing a world where every person can embrace their uniqueness.

Responsibilities of Retail Lead Associate:

• Facilitate in achieving and maximizing store sales goals by monitoring sales performance and results against predefined targets.
• Develop a focus on customers and a welcoming store ambiance, embodying sincere interactions with consumers to drive sales.
• Support in offering direct critiques, coaching, and overseeing the associates' performance.
• Regularly communicate with customers while in the store, delivering a superior level of service.
• Offer practical recommendations to store workers and adhere to policies, procedures, and practices that are consistent with company directives.

Qualification of Retail Lead Associate:

• 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.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation:

VF has secured its position as a leading global entity in the apparel, footwear, and accessories sectors, renowned for its family of well-established brands catering to outdoor, active, and workwear markets. At the core of their operational philosophy is a commitment to fueling sustainable and healthy lifestyles that benefit both individuals and the planet. This overarching purpose acts as a unifying force among their diverse team members, driving them towards shared aspirations.