Vans: Seasonal Sales Associate - Santa Barbara

Seasonal Sales Associate

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live "Off The Wall" embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday's "Off The Wall" moment is today's new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.

Are you looking to work for one of the most exciting brands in the footwear and apparel industry? Are you passionate about providing great customer service? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule? If yes, apply to be a Seasonal Sales Associate with Vans! This position will support the store during peak season with potential to transition to regular employment.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive hourly wage
• Flexible hours
• Great foot in the door! High level performance may lead to longer-term employment with Vans.
• Enjoy great discounts on in-store products from VF Brands, including Vans, Timberland, The North Face, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of personalized customer engagement.
• Serve as a one stop resource for customers, providing them with exciting product, community, and activity-based knowledge and recommendations.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to share relevant activity, community, and product knowledge to create a memorable and valuable experience for the customer.
• Achieve sales and productivity goals by utilizing all available resources to meet the customers' needs.
• Assist in the execution and maintenance of visual directives and standards, including but not limited to merchandise presentation, housekeeping, product replenishment.
• Assume cashier duties as needed.
• Assist in the execution of all Loss Prevention initiatives.
• Assist in the overall visual and operational maintenance of the store.

Qualifications:

• Ability to foster a customer centric mindset and create an inclusive store environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate, work as a team, and be adaptable in the workplace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge, experience and/or willingness to learn about the products, activities, community relevant to the stores customer base.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, lift, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.

Hiring Range: $15.36 USD - $23.04 USD per hour

Minimum Start Rate: $17.50

Benefits at VF Corporation: This position is a part-time or limited time position (ie., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefit plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.myvfbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.