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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 expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to shape and transform the future of our business.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: We are Determined. We are Connected to our consumers and to each other. We are Inclusive. We are Expressive and Fun. Most of all, we are a family.

Our purpose to enable creative expression and inspire youth culture is fostered through our inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate and 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.

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. You 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. If you are looking for a company dedicated to your personal development, continuing your growth into a leader of tomorrow, then Vans is for you.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do: You contribute by maximizing store sales, achieving store sales goals and monitor sales progress & results against key targets. You inspire and model a consumer centric mindset by exemplifying selling behaviors through genuine interactions with customers for the teams to emulate. You are responsible for supporting the Store Manager with networking, attracting, recruiting, and interviewing high caliber talent.  You provide direct coaching, feedback, training and supervision of the associates, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and in compliance.

How you will do it: By consistently demonstrating clear communication, training, and coaching, you assist in setting expectations on customer engagement, store policies and procedures as well as fostering a strong team.  You help manage expenses to maximize sales and profitability. You 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 success looks like: You and the team successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals. You are responsible for assisting the Store Manager in coaching and developing the team. You lead by example, promote an inclusive store environment, and create great consumer experiences in all situations.