Part Time Retail Team Leader

About the role

Work alongside store leadership to provide daily direction, communication, and training to execute daily action plans in alignment with Vera Bradley’s objectives and standards.

Responsibilities

• Set high standards and motivate the team to create The Experience
• Exceed sales goals, build store traffic, convert guests, interact with the product, and promote campaigns and contests to drive brand awareness and lasting customer relationships
• Act as a Brand Ambassador, consistently modeling and upholding the Vera Bradley Core Values
• Aid in planning, implementing, and maintaining the visual merchandising brand standards
• Assist with store operational duties including inventory, ordering, training, Fussy Matrix, emailing and calling guests, and opening/closing
• Act as a liaison between store associates and store leadership to foster a fun and collaborative work environment
• Maintain an awareness of loss prevention by supporting a culture of honesty and connecting the links between creating The Experience, store associate engagement, and shrink

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior retail experience strongly preferred
• Prior management experience strongly preferred
• Experience in specialty retail strongly preferred
• Experience with retail POS system a plus

Qualifications

• Dependable with open availability and flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong desire and ability to serve customers and solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Polished, polite, and professional demeanor
• Builds and maintains good rapport with internal and external customers and handles situations with confidence, tact, and resourcefulness
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs

Benefits

• Incentive eligible position, based on achievement of company and store metrics
• Opportunity to serve your community by taking advantage of volunteer paid time off
• Grossly employee discount on Vera Bradley products
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development, and career advancement
• Holistic wellness program providing no-cost access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
• DailyPay option for wage payment
• 401(k) with generous company match, immediate vesting (service and age requirement)
• Ancillary benefits including pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, and much more!

Pay

Base Pay Range: $15.81 - $23.68
Starting Pay: Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate store operations and customer needs.