Sales Associate - Newbury

Sales Associate

As one of our passionate, fun and dedicated Sales Associates, you will be the voice of our brand while elevating the consumer experience through genuine consumer connections and selling our original/innovative products. As an invaluable part of our team, you will thrive in an environment where individuality and authenticity are celebrated. If you aspire to 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.

Vans ® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the creative voyagers within our company and community. For them, creativity is about the journey, not just the output.

Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves. Our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by five values: HEART – the “Van Doren Spirit”; CURIOUS; U NAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC; INGENUITY; and COMMUNITIES. We are passionate about local communities and, most of all, we are a family that has fun together.

We empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and celebrate an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

What you will do:

• Build sales by maintaining a consumer‑centric mindset and using selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
• Ensure the store is consistently ready 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.

What you bring:

• 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 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.

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to  and click “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

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.

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company‑wide purpose: we power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose.

It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us…