Kipling: Sales Associate – San Marcos

Overview

Join the Kipling Family. Kipling established itself as a global handbag brand by embodying a carefree spirit and pioneering the use of its signature crinkle nylon in expressive colors and patterns. Today, Kipling is sold in more than 80 countries internationally, and is a global leader in selling quality, durable bags designed for everyone. Kipling fosters a culture where everyone is welcome.

We pride ourselves in creating an environment that recognizes and celebrates differences. We put our people first. Live.

Light is our mantra, and it supports a positive outlook on life. It is about being true to yourself. It is living an organized and lighter life both mentally and physically, where less is more. It’s about looking on the bright side, seeing the glass half full, and radiating optimism. We strive to Live.

Light each and every day, and we’d love for you to join us!

Sales Associate – As a fun, energetic and dedicated Sales Associate you will be the voice and face of the brand, delivering a best‑in‑class consumer experience and contributing to an inclusive environment where you are free to be you. You should have a passion for fashion, be highly organized, hardworking and enjoy working with a team. The Sales Associate is responsible for driving sales, daily operations, merchandising, and loss prevention.

What you will do: Build sales by demonstrating a customer‑centric mindset, utilizing selling behaviors and providing solutions and inspiration through customer interactions with a genuine passion for the brand, the customer and the product. Ensure product is always available to the customer and presented in a compelling way consistent with visual guidelines and brand standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom areas.

How you will do it: Use strong communication skills, work collaboratively with the team to achieve store objectives and sales results, adhere to policies and procedures, standards and practices and company directives, protect company assets and comply with safety, security, and shrink avoidance policies and programs, and report all concerns to management.

What success looks like: Successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals by building strong customer relationships to maximize loyalty and continually provide a great consumer experience. Maintain a positive attitude, be flexible to changing needs of the customer and the business, and model behavior that respects background, experience and cultural differences of others as part of an inclusive store environment.

Years of Related Professional/Retail

Experience:

0-1 years preferred but not required.

Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but the total experience and professional achievements are most important.

Standing required for the entire work shift. Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds (as needed).

Communication skills with the ability to be a team player and flexible in a fast‑paced environment.

How to deliver our brand and product story through elevated customer service and how to meet and exceed sales targets.

Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates. For more information, visit  and click on "Looking to Join VF?"

Hiring Range: $14.00 – $19.20 USD per hour.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

VF Corporation 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. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.