Assistant Store Manager

Description

We are the chosen brand for accomplished climbers, mountaineers, skiers and snowboarders, and now we’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join our new outlet store in Bicester Village - someone with passion and enthusiasm to bring our brand to life.

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will fully support the Store Manager and make an impact from day one in order to:

• Ensure KPI growth 
• Deliver the highest customer service at all times 
• Merchandise creatively 
• Manage stock and administration efficiently 
• You’ll provide comprehensive cover in the Store Manager’s absence 
• Play a key role in staff recruitment and development by building a culture of coaching and feedback.   

To join us you’ll need:

• Substantial supervisory/management experience with a high profile fashion/lifestyle branded retailer  
• Strong people management skills 
• The ability to lead and motivate the team by setting a positive, hands on example. 
• Flexibility to work 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends.  

In return, we offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme, generous uniform allowance, staff discounts and a pension scheme.

The Inside Track

You may not be familiar with VF Corporation, but chances are that you know our brands quite well. From The North Face® jackets to Timberland® boots, we outfit people of all walks of life. In fact, we have more than 30 brands that serve consumers around the world.

Organized in 1899, VF has grown to be a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel and footwear with about 60,000 associates.

Our businesses and brands are organized into five coalitions: Outdoor & Action Sports, Jeanswear, Imagewear, Sportswear and Contemporary Brands.

While VF is highly diversified across brands, products, distribution channels and geographies, our one-company approach to doing business provides a unique and powerful competitive advantage.

Our five largest brands are The North Face®, Vans®, Wrangler®, Timberland®, and Lee®. Other brands include 7 For All Mankind®, Bulwark®, Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®, Ella Moss®, JanSport®, Kipling®, lucy®, Majestic®, Napapijri®, Nautica®, Red Kap®, Reef®, Riders®, Splendid® and SmartWool®.

VF Quick Facts:

• 30+ brands

• 60K associates around the world

• 150 countries worldwide

• $11.4 billion in revenue

• 115 years of achievements and growth

• No. 1 manufacturer of denim

• 1,200 owned retail stores

• $700M returned to shareholders in 2013

• 1.3M units of apparel and footwear produced every day

To apply e-mail your CV and Cover letter by clicking the 'apply' button.

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful candidates for the interview stage.