The North Face: Assistant Store Manager - Easton Town Center

Assistant Store Manager

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will lead,developand motivate a team of brand advocates, ensuring aconsistentbest-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, merchandising, operations, and community connection are all consistent and in compliance with company standards.

Join the North Face Family

The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 yearswe'velived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives. To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations,establishingprograms that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.

• As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:

• Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.

• Protect the places where we live, play, andoperate.

• Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.

How You Will Make a Difference

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff to exceed individual and store productivity goals.

• 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.

• Supervise floor coverage and activities, including opening and closing the store as scheduled.

• In partnership with the Store Manager, provide training and ongoing development of store staff in customer engagement and all company programs,policiesand procedures.

• Foster an environment of development and accountability.

• Support the Store Manager in achieving all financial and operationalobjectivesincluding expense control, Loss Prevention, store audits, and weekly reports.

• Assist Store Manager in the selection and hiring of qualified candidates.

• Partner with the Store Manager on the implementation of visual merchandising directives andmaintainstandards consistent with company brand strategies, ensure merchandise on the selling floor is replenished appropriately.

• Partner with the Store Manager to ensure compliance and adherence to loss prevention and safety policies and procedures, standards and practices, and company directives.

• 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.

• Promotes an environment that encourages participation, creativity, and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others.

What You Bring

Required

• 3 or more years of store leadership experience in a fast-paced, highly engaging retail environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays

• Effective communication skills, including both written and verbal

• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales results

• Proven ability to meet business goals by driving results through store team

• Excellent decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment

• Detail orientated and excellent organization skills

• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs

• Proven ability in leading the delivery ofa high levelof customer service in a retail environment

Preferred

• Experience leading and developing a team of 20 or more associates

• Experience in a specialty retail environment, outdoor apparelindustryor experience with outdoor equipment sales

• Associate Degree(AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Physical

• Operate office equipment and technology (i.e., computers, tablets, phones,copier, etc.)

• Standingrequiredfor entire work shift

• Bend, lift, open and move product up to 50 pounds as needed

• Use ladders for visual merchandising, light adjustments, and window bannerplacement

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 andmaintaininga 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’rein the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas,energyand commitment of our people.That’swhy we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental,physicaland financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits,we’rethe total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?”tolearn more.

NEVER STOP EXPLORING™

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles,activitiesand 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’sthe reason we come to work every day.It’sa commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue ourgoals,together. This is ourcalling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?