Job Details
Job Description
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. We always have and we always will. 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! 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, and operations are well executed. You create an inclusive environment and set the example for customer engagement that exceeds industry standards. As needed, you will assume responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
How You Will Make a Difference
What you:
will do: You contribute to maximizing and achieving store sales goals and monitoring sales progress against key targets. You model and foster a consumer centric mindset within the store and selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers. You support the Store Manager with networking and recruiting high caliber, diverse talent.
You provide direct coaching, feedback, training, and supervision of the team, 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 team, you assist in setting expectations for customer engagement, store policies and as well as fostering a high performing team.
- Assist in managing labor and payroll expenses to maximize sales and profitability.
You promote an environment of productivity by ensuring the 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
experience:
s in all situations. Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity 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.
Skills:
for Success Years of Related Professional/Retail Management
Experience:
- 3+ years
Education:
al Position
Requirements:
- A formal
education:
and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total
experience:
and professional achievements. Physical
Requirements:
- Standing required for entire work shift • Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds (as needed)
What we:
expect you already know: Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams, how to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales & profit results, proven communication
skills:
, being solution oriented and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
What we:
will teach you: How to continually develop and lead a customer centric mindset and team, how to create and achieve aspirational goals for your team, elevate your ability to coach to meet and exceed sales goals, and how to lead and work as a part of a successful leadership team. VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.
What’s in it For You 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 MyVF
Benefits:
.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more. Our Parent Company, VF Corporation VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, and
experience:
s 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 and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com We just have one question. Are you in? Hiring Range: $20.00 - $24.03 USD per hour Incentive Potential: 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.
Benefits:
at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVF
benefits:
.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your
benefits:
will be provided during the hiring process. Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific
compensation:
for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. 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 an individual’s 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 at peopleservices@vfc.com. 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. At Kipling, we believe in being seriously playful, positively stylish, and delightfully carefree. Our first priority is to assure you feel confident to live by your own rules.
With you in mind, we create bags and lifestyle accessories that are designed to lighten your day. Click here to see all VF job postings! VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business.
The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment
opportunity:
employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of
opportunity:
, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility
requirements:
under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations.
If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.
