Job Description

Join the icebreaker Family

Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.

icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less. Working with what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. We are on a mission to be Plastic Free by 2023 and transition all our apparel to merino or plant-based fibers \xe2\x80\x93 and we are 91% of the way there! To learn more about icebreaker click here.

We\xe2\x80\x99re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers! Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re a global brand with a diverse team across the Globe. We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive culture where all are welcome.

Manager In Training

• As the Assistant Store Manager, you provide leadership and direction to the store team while successfully executing the company\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 and training, you assist in setting expectations for customer engagement, store policies 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 experiences 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 Experience: 2+ years preferred; 1-2 years preferred retail management experience.

Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in you, your experience and 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\xe2\x80\x99s in it For You

We\xe2\x80\x99re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial wellbeing for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we\xe2\x80\x99re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on \xe2\x80\x9cLooking to Join VF?\xe2\x80\x9d to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s the reason we come to work every day. It\xe2\x80\x99s 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?

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VF Corporation