Vans: Assistant Store Manager - Vintage Faire

Job Title

Assistant Store Manager - Vintage Faire (Job Number: R-)

Retail Management & In-store

Modesto

"Off The Wall" since 1966, Vans ® is the original action sports brand. Vans promotes the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative self‑expression through the support of athletes, musicians and artists and through progressive events and platforms such as the House of Vans.

Assistant Store Manager

As the Assistant Store Manager, you provide leadership and direction to the store team while successfully executing the company’s vision and values under the direction of the Store Manager. You assist in maximizing store profitability by achieving store sales goals and ensure that store standards and processes for merchandising, operations, staffing and community engagement are well executed. As needed, you will assume responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence.

You create an inclusive environment, always putting our internal and external customers first.

What you will do:

• Maximize store sales, achieve store sales goals and monitor sales progress & results against key targets.
• Inspire and model a consumer‑centric mindset by exemplifying selling behaviors through genuine interactions with customers for the teams to emulate.
• Support the Store Manager with networking, attracting, recruiting, and interviewing high‑caliber talent.
• Provide direct coaching, feedback, training and supervision of the associates, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and in compliance.
• Demonstrate clear communication, training, and coaching to assist in setting expectations on customer engagement, store policies and procedures and foster a strong team.
• Assist in managing expenses to maximize sales and profitability.
• Cultivate an environment of productivity by ensuring the store team has the knowledge and skills to meet store goals for sales and customer engagement.

What you bring:

• 3+ years of related professional/retail management experience
• Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales and profit results
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solution oriented
• Ability to be flexible in a fast‑paced environment
• 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.

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.

$23.50 – $34.92 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.

General overview of each benefit program is available on  and by clicking "Looking to Join VF?" Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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