Join the Kipling Family
Kiplingestablisheditself as a global handbag brand by embodying a carefree spirit and pioneering theuse of its signature crinkle nylon in expressive colors and patterns. Today, Kipling is sold in more than 80 countries internationally, and is a global leader in selling quality, durable bags designed for everyone.
Kipling fosters a culture where everyone is welcome. We pride ourselves in creating an environment that recognizes and celebrates differences. We put our people first. We always have and we always will.
Live.Light is our mantra, and it supports a positive outlook on life. It is about being true to yourself. It is living an organized and lighter life both mentally and physically, where less is more.It’sabout looking on the bright side, seeing the glass half full, and radiating optimism.
We strive to Live.Light each and everyday, andwe’dlove for you to join us!
Assistant Store Manager
As the Assistant Store Manager, you provide leadership and direction to the store team while successfully executing the company’s vision and values under the direction of the Store Manager. Youassistin maximizing store profitability by achieving store sales goals. You ensure that store standards and processes formerchandising,and operations are well executed. You create an inclusive environment and settheexample for customer engagement that exceeds industry standards. As needed, you will assume responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
How You Will Make a Difference
What you will do:
You contribute to maximizing and achieving store sales goals and monitoring sales progress against key targets. You model and foster a consumer centric mindset within the store and selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers. You support the Store Manager with networking and recruiting high caliber, diverse talent. You provide direct coaching, feedback, training, and supervision of the team, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and in compliance.
How you will do it:
By consistentlydemonstratingclear communication, training, and coaching team, youassistin setting expectations for customer engagement, store policies and as well as fostering a high performing team.Assistin managing labor and payroll expenses to maximize sales and profitability.You promote an environment of productivity by ensuring the team has the knowledge and skills to meet store goals for sales and customer engagement.
What success looks like:
You and the team successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals. Youare responsible forassistingthe Store Manager in coaching and developing the team. You lead by example, promote an inclusive store environment, and create great consumer experiences in all situations.
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.
Skills for Success
Years of Related Professional/Retail Management Experience:
• 3+ years
Educational Position Requirements:
• A formal education andsubsequentundergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
Physical Requirements:
• Standingrequiredfor entire work shift
• Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds (as needed)
What we expect you already know Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams, how to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales & profit results, proven communication skills, being solution oriented and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
What we will teach you: How to continually develop and lead a customer centric mindset and team, how to create and achieve aspirational goals for your team, elevate your ability to coach to meet and exceed sales goals, and how to lead and work as a part of a successful leadership team.
VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.
What’sin it For You
We’rein the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people.That’swhy 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. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?”tolearn more.
Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, 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.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?
Hiring Range
$24.75 - $32.04 USD per hour
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 www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We are on a mission
To live a vibrant and colourful life – go places never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission. Well, you may say: It’s just bags. Yes, that may be true. But sometimes it’s the simple things that make life easier.
Exploring the world with curiosity
We empower you to go your own way. That’s why we inject all our creativity and out-of-the-box thinking into developing thoughtful designs with a casual coolness. Simply put, we design bags that inspire mobility and lighten your life.
Our success story started in ‘87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp (Belgium) with the iconic crinkled nylon bags. Today Kipling’s well-known bags and accessories are available around the world in 436 stores in 80 countries and can be found in more than 7500 shops including the best department-stores, and kipling.com.
Kipling is part of VF Corporation one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, Dickies®, Eastpak®, Kipling®, icebreaker®, Napapijri® and many more.
Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more.
That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too.
