Manager-in-training (Vancouver Premium - Icebreaker

Icebreaker

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Join the icebreaker Family
Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel that offers an alternative to syntheticbased apparel, to help create a healthier and more sustainable future for our species and the planet. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.
We're passionate about connecting people to natural alternatives. In 2020 we continue to launch campaigns and activities to enable people to better understand how their clothes are made, what they are made of and how moving to natural alternatives can make a positive impact. Our plasticfree ambition: We are aiming for all our materials to be plasticfree by 2023 and transition all of our apparel to merino or plantbased fibers and we are 91% of the way there
The constant pursuit of better is what drives our progress. We are a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers We're not perfect, but we're looking for solutions that make a positive difference. Today, we're 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
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; 12 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 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, how to 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 Persevere.

What's In It for You

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

We just have one question. Are you in?

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