icebreaker: Key Holder - Kitsilano

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Join the icebreaker Family
Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.
icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less. Working with what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. We are on a mission to be Plastic Free by 2023 and transition all our apparel to merino or plant-based fibers – and we are 91% of the way there! To learn more about icebreaker click here.
We’re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers! Today, we’re a global brand with a diverse team across the Globe. We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive culture where all are welcome.

Key Holder

• The Key Holder supports the Store Manager with the execution of daily business, customer engagement, store operations, team coaching, and merchandising standards in the store.
• As part of the leadership team and under supervision of Store Manager, you have a key role to supervise store staff and ensure the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are achieved.
• You contribute to fostering a positive work environment that ensures both internal and external customer satisfaction while maximizing productivity and profitability. This position may assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another manager, determined by the needs of the business.

How You Will Make a Difference

• What you will do: Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales goals and monitoring sales progress against key targets. You inspire a consumer centric mindset within the store, and model selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers. Under the direction of the Store Manager, assist in supervising and coaching a high-performing team and provide salesrelated feedback. You ensure all company and store policies and procedures are followed, and delegate tasks to associates as needed to maintain operational excellence.
• How you will do it: You lead an environment of productivity by leading the customer engagement on the sales floor and providing coaching and feedback to associates around customer engagement. Assist in executing the management of labor and payroll expenses to maximize sales and productivity under the direction of the Store Manager. You report concerns directly to the Store Manager.
• What success looks like: You and the team successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals. You lead by example, promote an inclusive store environment, and contribute to 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 and maintaining a 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 Experience: 1+ years preferred.
Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in you, your experience and achievements.

Physical Requirements: Standing required for 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 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’s in it For You
We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial wellbeing for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn 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’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com
We just have one question. Are you in?
Hiring Range : $17.22 CAD - $25.83 CAD per hour
Minimum Start Rate : $20.50
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 : This position is a part-time or limited time position (i.e., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefits plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.
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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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

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