Vans: Sales Lead - Hamilton Place

About the role

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 coach associate performance. As a 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions
• Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales and goals by monitoring sales progress & results against key targets
• Foster a consumer centric mindset and an inclusive store environment, while modeling selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers
• Assist in providing direct feedback, coaching and supervision of the associates
• Occasionally assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager, including covering breaks, meal periods or opening the store without a supervisor or manager
• 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

Qualifications

• 1 year of related professional retail experience is preferred but not required
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; but we value hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements most
• While formal education and undergraduate or graduate degrees are appreciated, we place greater value on overall experience and professional accomplishments

Skills

• Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals
• Proven ability to drive results through team coaching and operational excellence
• Skilled in coaching, motivating, and building high-performing, diverse teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels
• Solution-oriented and flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
• Capable of working independently, managing shifting priorities, and meeting business expectations
• Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation

Pay

Hiring Range: $16.00 - $19.66 USD per hour. 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.