VF Corporation
Sales Specialist (part-time 35hr)
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Sales Specialist (part-time 35hr)
Sales Specialist (Part-Time, 35 Hours Per Week)
Join us now for the chance to be part of an amazing team and be responsible for providing our customers with a memorable shopping experience!
About the Role
We’re looking for a resourceful Sales Specialist (part-time, 35hr) to join our Vans team based in Camden, London. You’ll play a pivotal role as one of our trailblazers on the shop floor—inspiring customers and our junior sales associates to maintain the highest standards.
About the Brand
Vans is part of the VF family, a global apparel company dedicated to connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish. Our shared purpose is:
“We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.”
As the original action sports footwear company, we thrive on creativity, authenticity, and inclusivity—rooted in a culture where everyone is part of our Vans family.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Our Sales Specialists ensure our customers receive the memorable retail experience we’re known for. By collaborating with colleagues and empowering junior associates, you’ll contribute to:
- Exceptional Customer Service: Treating every customer with respect and knowing our products inside out, then sharing this knowledge.
- Mentorship: Acting as a buddy to new starters, guiding them through onboarding.
- Merchandising & Uplifting: Keeping the store fully compliant with brand guidelines and aligned with current trends.
- Operational Leadership: Supporting the management team with store openings, closings, and stockroom efficiency.
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Finally, you’ll champion what makes Vans special—both through customer interactions and shopfloor behaviour.
Requirements & Qualities
To excel in this role, you need:
- A passion for customer service, creativity, and fashion/retail.
- A proven track record of providing standout experiences under pressure.
- At least 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced retail environment, ideally in fashion/lifestyle brands.
- Strong written and verbal communication in English (speaking additional languages is an advantage).
- A can-do attitude—flexibility is essential for weekend, evening, and holiday shifts when required.
- Alignment with **VF’s Guiding Principles:
- Live with Integrity
- Act Courageously
- Be Curious
- Act with Empathy
- Persevere
What’s in It for You?
Here’s what makes working with us unlike any other retail brand:
- Salary + Discounted Employee Perks: Enjoy compensation plus 50% off store-brand products.
- Customer Retention Support: 50%-off discounts for you and inspire your friends.
- Career Growth:
- Own your professional development, with opportunities to expand expertise across VF brands.
- Build skills and experience in a supportive, feedback-driven culture.
- Training Investment:
- Induction programs, bespoke online modules, and face-to-face development sessions—because we grow our people.
- Community & Culture:
- Free to Be: VF’s initiative to empower colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, valuing diversity and inclusion.
- Our commitment to sustainability extends to fostering a positive, welcoming workplace.
- As an equal-opportunities employer, we provide support for disadvantaged groups while nurturing all talent.
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Why Choose VF?
VF Corporation equips consumers worldwide with iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, and Timberland. Founded in 1899, our socially conscious values extend to consumer accessibility, diversity, and innovation.
Our Commitments:
✔ Diversity and Inclusion: A workplace that celebrates differences—represents our global values and celebrates all cultures. ✔ Equal Opportunity: Our EEO/Affirmative Action policy ensures fairness and accessibility for applicants and employees.
⚠ VF is fully committed to accessibility. If you require an accommodation or have questions, contact PeopleServices@vfc.com.
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If this role excites you—fork lifts, elevating shopfloor culture, and rocking Vans footwear culture—we’d love to hear from you! Due to high application volumes, we’ll only follow up with selected candidates. Good luck!
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