Assistant Store Manager (fixed term) AMSTERDAMDo you want to join one of our exceptional management teams and help drive consumer experience in one of our stores? We're looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager to join our Vans team based in AMSTERDAM.
As an Assistant Store Manager your input will be vital in supporting your Store Manager, helping contribute to the success of your store.
Vans is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our 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. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.
Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.
Let's talk about the role! We believe that our Assistant Store Managers have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That's because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.
How you'll make a difference We expect that our Assistant Store Managers help deliver a memorable retail experience by:
- Driving sales and profitability in synergy with your Store Manager
- Motivating, mentoring, and coaching sales associates
- Assisting your Store Manager in implementing our established retail processes whilst looking for ways to improve them
- Staying on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc
- Reporting performance metrics and demonstrate your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results
- Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand's visual merchandising guidelines
- Providing cover in the store manager's absence
What makes you the perfect Assistant Store Manager? - You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.
- You are not afraid to take the initiative where your Store Manager is absent. That's the sign of a great Assistant Store Manager!
- You know how to play a part in creating a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!
- You have experience in opening and closing a store, helping to lead and motivate a team and leading from the front to maximize sales and boost productivity
- You have excellent written and verbal communication in both Dutch and English
- You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems
- You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary
On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.
What's in it for you? - Ownership of your career - build your skills and experience across multiple brands.
- A supportive, feedback-driven culture - respect and integrity guide everything we do.
- Tailored training - from onboarding to ongoing online and in-person learning sessions, we're committed to helping you grow both professionally and personally.
- Career development opportunities - gain experience across different brands.
- Networking - connect with other District Managers across Europe and at our headquarters.
- Bonus opportunities - monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses based on store performance.
- Additional pay - for Sundays and public holidays.
- Overtime compensation
- 25 paid vacation days per year, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Free to Be 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.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!
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