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Vans: Sales Associate - Polo Park

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Vans

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Winnipeg
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong communication skills, be flexible with scheduling, be solution-oriented, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have 0-1 years of retail experience. Education is a plus.
  • You will engage with customers, enhance sales through genuine interactions, maintain store presentation, and follow company policies to ensure top-notch service and brand standards.

Requirements

  • Proven communication skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
  • Ability to be solution oriented
  • Ability to be flexible in a fast paced environment
  • 0-1 years of related professional/retail experience is preferred
  • A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Responsibilities

  • Build sales by maintaining a consumer centric mindset and using selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
  • Ensure the store is consistently recovered and consumer ready by meeting brand standards.
  • Use strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills to exceed sales results.
  • Regularly interact with consumers within the store, providing a high level of customer service.
  • Adhere to policies, procedures and practices that align with company directives.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Sales Associate at Vans?

The primary role of a Sales Associate at Vans is to engage with consumers to elevate their experience through genuine connections while selling original and innovative products.

What type of environment does Vans promote for its employees?

Vans promotes an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated, encouraging personal growth and a sense of belonging within the team.

Is previous retail experience necessary for this position?

While 0-1 years of related professional or retail experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Vans values overall experience and professional achievements.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays to meet the business's needs.

What are the key skills required for this role?

Key skills include proven communication skills, the ability to be solution-oriented, flexibility in a fast-paced environment, and a consumer-centric mindset.

Are there opportunities for personal and professional growth at Vans?

Yes, Vans is dedicated to the personal growth of its employees and offers a supportive environment to help individuals evolve into leaders.

What benefits do employees receive at Vans?

Employees receive comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being, which can be explored further at MyVFBenefits.com.

What values does Vans emphasize in its corporate culture?

Vans emphasizes values such as having HEART, being CURIOUS, being UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC, showing INGENUITY, and being passionate about local COMMUNITIES.

How does Vans approach diversity and inclusion?

Vans is committed to fostering a culture of belonging that celebrates diversity, allowing associates to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What is the mission of Vans?

Vans' mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves while creating a world where anyone can be their unique self.

Vans

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vans® is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans’ four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business. Do you want to know more about the incredible story behind Vans? Have a look at vans.com Vans® is part of VF Corporation one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, Dickies®, Eastpak®, Kipling®, icebreaker®, Napapijri® and many more. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too.