Store Manager
Do you want to leave your mark and drive the consumer experience in one of our stores?
We’relooking for an outstandingStore Managerto join ourThe North Faceteam basedinKingston.
As a Store Manager, you will lead and nurture a team, whilst displaying your own initiative to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
The North Faceis 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’sthe reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.
The NorthFace is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And welead withintegrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking fornew ideas, places, and people to connect with.
Let’stalk about the role!
Our store managers havea great opportunityto develop their full potential with us.That’sbecause we offer the support of a global organisation but give our managers the freedom to try outnew solutionsto drive sales and enhance customer experience.
Howyou’llmake a difference
We expect that our Store Managers deliver memorable retail experiencesby:
1. Leading,motivatingand mentoringyourstore teams todrivea customer firstapproach
2. Implementingour established retail processes whilstlooking for ways to improvethem
3. Keepingon top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc
4. Reportingperformance metrics anddemonstratingyour understanding of KPIs to improve your storeresults
5. Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandisingguidelines
What makes you the perfect Store Manager?
6. You love interacting with customers. The joy of helping a customer find the perfect product is special and you get that. Working in a store can be demanding, no problem for you, as you are resilient and self-driven
7. You know how to developa great teamwho share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!
8. You have experience in allfacetsof running a store, including budgeting and planning, retailoperationsandmerchandising
9. You have excellent written and verbal communication in English(another language is a plus but not necessary)
10. You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POSsystems
11. You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings, and holidays asnecessary
On top of this, we expect that you will live anddemonstrateour Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy,and Persevere.
What’sin it for you?
We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits,we’rethe total package.
Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:
12. Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience acrossdifferentbrands
13. A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what wedo
14. Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally
15. The opportunity to network with other Store Managers throughout Europe and with our headoffice
Free to Be
We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection,opennessand authenticity. We are committed to building andmaintaininga 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 whilstproviding equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicantsalike.