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Vans

Oct 28

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You love engaging with customers, have a positive attitude, and are passionate about fashion. Excellent communication skills and flexibility for varied hours are key. Experience is a plus, but not essential.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, develop product knowledge, maintain merchandising standards, stay updated on trends, and follow operational procedures in-store and in the stock room.

Requirements

  • You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.
  • You have a positive can-do attitude, facing all situations in the store
  • You are passionate about our brand, fashion, and retail in general
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary)
  • You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary
  • Previous experience is great but not necessary. What matters most of all is that you live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

Responsibilities

  • Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect
  • Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store
  • Maintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines
  • Keeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the market
  • Following all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Sales Associate position?

The Sales Associate position is part-time, requiring 14 hours of work per week.

Where is the Sales Associate position located?

The Sales Associate position is based in our VANS store at the Ashford Designer Outlet.

Is previous retail experience required for this role?

Previous experience is great but not necessary; what matters most is a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

What benefits do Sales Associates receive?

Sales Associates receive a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme, staff discounts of 50%, and tailored training for career growth.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, we offer career ownership, enabling you to build knowledge and experience across different brands within the VF family.

What qualities are you looking for in a Sales Associate?

We are looking for someone who loves interacting with customers, has a positive attitude, is passionate about our brand and retail, and demonstrates our Guiding Principles.

Is flexibility required for this position?

Yes, flexibility is necessary as you may be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Do I need to speak any languages other than English?

While excellent written and verbal communication in English is required, speaking another language is a plus but not necessary.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity, and are committed to celebrating the diversity of our associates.

How does the application process work?

If you are interested in the position, please apply. Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.

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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.