Timberland Assistant Store Manager (Broadway, New York, NY)
Full Time
New York, NY
Posted
Job description
As the Assistant Store Manager, you will lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates, ensuring a consistent Best in Class customer experience that aligns with our brand purpose and values. You will partner with the Store Manager to maximize profitability by ensuring that customer engagement, story-telling merchandising, operations, and community connection are all consistent and in compliance with company standards. You will create an inclusive environment, while ensuring internal and external customers are your top priority. Additionally, you will assume an active role in self-development through Division of Responsibility rotations and position-based training.
Timberland, a VF Company
Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand based in Stratham, New Hampshire, with international headquarters in Switzerland and Hong Kong. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.
At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.
By joining Timberland, you will serve as a purpose-led, performance driven, brand ambassador. You will build productive relationships by providing products to “adventurous doers” allowing them to “step outside and move the world forward.” You will also have the opportunity, tools, and environment to more explore the world around you and make meaningful, lasting connections.
How You Will Make a Difference
Responsibilities
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Coach and develop staff to exceed individual and store productivity goals.
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Promote excellence in customer service by modeling brand specific service standards, monitoring and responding to customer feedback, and ensuring the team is engaging with each customer to create an authentic brand experience.
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Supervise floor coverage and activities, including opening and closing the store as scheduled.
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In partnership with the Store Manager, provide training and ongoing development of store staff in customer engagement and all company programs, policies and procedures.
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Foster an environment of development and accountability.
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Support the Store Manager in achieving all financial and operational objectives including expense control, Loss Prevention, store audits, and weekly reports.
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Assist Store Manager in the selection and hiring of qualified candidates.
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Partner with the Store Manager on the implementation of visual merchandising directives and maintain standards consistent with company brand strategies, ensure merchandise on the selling floor is replenished appropriately.
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Partner with the Store Manager to ensure compliance and adherence to loss prevention and safety policies and procedures, standards and practices, and company directives.
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Model behavior that respects the background, experience, and cultural differences of others, while upholding the integrity and values of the VF Corporation and the brand.
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Promotes an environment that encourages participation, creativity, and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others.
What You Bring
Required:
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3+ years of store leadership experience in a fast-paced, highly engaging retail environment
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Ability to build, lead, and manage high performing team
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Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
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Effective communication skills, including both written and verbal
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Proven ability to meet and exceed sales results
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Proven ability to meet business goals by driving results through store team
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Excellent decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment
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Detail orientated and excellent organization skills
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Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs
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Proven ability in leading the delivery of a high level of customer service in a retail environment
Preferred:
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Experience in a specialty retail environment, retail footwear/apparel industry experience
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Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Physical:
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Operate office equipment and technology (i.e., computers, tablets, phones, copier, etc.)
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Standing required for entire work shift
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Bend, lift, open and move product up to 50 pounds as needed
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Use ladders for visual merchandising, light adjustments, and window banner placement
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.
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 MyVFBenefits.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 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’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?
Pay Range:
Minimum Start Rate:
$21.00
Incentive Potential:
This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include a retail store incentive plan, retail sales incentive, or retail 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.MyVFbenefits.com
and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our pay ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a pay 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.
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