Shop Manager

Job Summary of Shop Manager:

As the Shop Manager of the Store, you are tasked with inspiring, motivating, guiding, and fostering a cohesive team within the store. You are the advocate for the business strategies, vision, and principles, and have a direct impact on the overall financial performance by managing staffing levels effectively, recruiting, training, and inspiring team members. Your role involves modeling top-tier customer engagement practices, enhancing store profitability through cost control, asset protection, and ensuring excellence in merchandising, operation standards, and community involvement. You play a key role in creating an inclusive atmosphere and prioritizing the needs of both internal and external customers. If you seek a company committed to your growth and unfolding potential as a future leader, Vans could be the ideal fit for you.

Become a part of the Vans community by joining the Vans Family:

Vans, the pioneer in action sports shoes, prides itself on its genuine and inventive approach. Since its establishment in 1966, the brand has excelled in making a positive impact on society by focusing on action sports, music, art, and street culture. Drawing inspiration from imaginative individuals both inside the company and in the community, Vans celebrates creativity as a process rather than a final product. The brand's aim is to encourage people to explore their identities through creativity, aspiring to foster a global community where individuality is embraced.

At Vans, our distinct culture distinguishes us and impacts all aspects of our operations. Our five values guide us: We embody HEART - known as the Van Doren Spirit. We exhibit unwavering CURIOSITY towards our customers and the environment. We are fervently GENUINE and firmly advocate that embracing one's true self is the ultimate form of nonconformity. We are motivated by a sense of RESOURCEFULNESS. Moreover, we are dedicated to regional SOCIETIES. Above all, we are a close-knit community that enjoys each other's company.

At Vans, we foster artistic discovery and ignite the interests of young people by prioritizing inclusiveness. We invite individuals of all backgrounds to join our diverse community and take pride in fostering a culture that celebrates uniqueness, fosters equal chances, and empowers all to achieve their utmost capabilities.

By becoming a part of our community, you will be surrounded by highly supportive and cooperative individuals. We dedicate ourselves to various projects to embody the Van Doren Spirit, fostering a culture of hard work and passion for our work.

Responsibilities of Shop Manager:

• You will effectively guide the team in optimizing and attaining store sales objectives while overseeing sales advancements and outcomes in relation to important benchmarks.
• Encourage and cultivate a customer-focused mentality within the establishment, setting an example for staff to follow by engaging authentically with patrons.
• Draw in, enlist, and onboard top-quality, varied individuals while establishing a robust plan for future leadership within your organization.
• Offer guidance, constructive criticism, instruction, and oversight to the team members.
• Show effective communication, providing instruction and guidance to the team, outlining standards for interacting with customers, store rules and protocols, and recruiting and developing a capable team.
• Control costs to optimize revenue and enhance profitability, foster a culture of efficiency by equipping the staff with the expertise and capabilities needed to achieve store targets for sales and customer interaction.

Qualification of Shop Manager:

• Experience in professional or retail management spanning a period of three to five years
• Availability to adjust working hours as necessary to accommodate business requirements, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Achieving business objectives by leveraging store teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Demonstrating the skill to lead and inspire a team towards achieving exceptional sales and profitability outcomes
• Proven communication skills
• Demonstrating the capacity to address problems effectively and adapt to rapid changes in a dynamic setting
• Having formal education and earning undergraduate or graduate degrees is beneficial, but we place greater value on your overall experience and accomplishments in your professional career.

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.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation:

VF is a global giant in the apparel industry, offering a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories that cater to various lifestyles and activities. The company is renowned for its collection of well-known outdoor, active, and workwear brands. Their overarching mission is centered around fueling the growth of sustainable and healthy lifestyles for both individuals and the environment. This mission drives their daily operations and is embraced by all employees worldwide, irrespective of the brand they represent. It serves as a unifying force that propels them towards their shared objectives.

Incentive Potential:

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.