About this opportunity
Vera Bradley lists this PT Team Lead opportunity in riverhead, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vera Bradley Store Leadership
In partnership with store leadership, work alongside store associates providing daily direction, communication and training to execute daily action plans in accordance with Vera Bradley's objectives and standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Set high standards and motivate the team to create The Experience
Responsible for exceeding sales goals, building store traffic, converting guests, interacting with the product, and promoting campaigns and contests to drive brand awareness and lasting customer relationships
Act as a Brand Ambassador consistently modeling and upholding the Vera Bradley Core Values
Assist leadership team with planning, implementing, and maintaining the visual merchandising brand standards
Assist with store operational duties including inventory, ordering, training, Fussy Matrix, e-mailing and calling guests, and opening closing
Act a liaison between store associates and store leadership to create a fun and collaborative work environment
Maintain an awareness of loss prevention by supporting a culture of honesty and connecting the links between creating The Experience, store associate engagement and shrink
Education And/Or Experience
High School graduate or equivalent strongly preferred
Prior retail experience strongly preferred; prior management experience strongly preferred
Experience in specialty retail strongly preferred
Experience with retail POS system a plus
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Dependable with open availability and flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays
Strong desire and ability to serve customers and solve problems
Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Must be polished, polite and professional
Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Environment & Physical Demands
$19 hourly
The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
Must be able to work with strong fragrances and scents in the form of eau de toilette, burning candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream and bar soap throughout the work day.
Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs
Benefits
Incentive eligible position, based on achievement of company and store metrics
Opportunity to serve your community by taking advantage of volunteer paid time off
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement.
Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
DailyPay option for wage payment
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (service and age requirement)
Ancillary Benefits including pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus and much more!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled
Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Base Pay Range:
$15.81 - $23.68
Starting Pay:
$19.00 USD
Vera Bradley's compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.
Worksite address
riverhead, NY, 11901, US
Who can apply
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