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The North Face: Store Manager - Boston

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As the Store Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and development to the store staff and successfully execute company strategies to ensure a consistent peak brand experience. Your primary responsibilities as the Store Manager are to determine and maintain optimal staffing levels, recruit, hire, educate, and motivate a team of brand advocates who in turn create a consistent best in class customer experience that aligns with our brand’s purpose and values. Additionally, you are responsible for setting an example for customer engagement and selling for your team. You are responsible for maximizing store profitability by controlling expenses, protecting company assets, and by ensuring that store standards and processes for customer care, merchandising, operations, sustainability, and community participation are consistent and well executed.**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 years we've lived 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, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.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. Supports store marketing events and grows relationships in the community to generate brand awareness, drive traffic by seeking opportunities to engage with the customers and support/participate in community initiatives outside the four walls of the store.Provide coaching and training programs to the store team in customer service, engagement, brand identity, product knowledge and operations while also providing real-time feedback that enables growth and success.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.

3+ years of multi-unit leadership or store management experiencePeople and performance management experience

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales and profit results Proven ability to meet business goals by driving results through store team Ability to plan and drive results while balancing shifting priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build, lead and manage a high performing team Excellent decision making ability in a fast-paced environmentDetail orientated and excellent organization skills Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs Proven ability in leading the delivery of a high level of customer service in a retail environment High volume/high complexity retail experience Associate Degreeindustry or experience with outdoor equipment sales

(AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school Experience in a specialty retail environment, outdoor apparel 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. why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental,

and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits,

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.

a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our **Incentive Potential**: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or 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

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Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, and Timberland. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.**VF Diversity Vision Statement**

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations.VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations.If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr