Crew Lead (Part Time Manager) - Manchester Designer Outlets, Manchester, VT

We are looking for charismatic, high energy individuals who want to bring the “Everyday should feel this good” vibe to life on the sales floor. From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll slip into the good life mentality and effectively coach, train and develop the team into being the ultimate Brand Ambassadors. With a focus on community, you’ll be able to identify opportunities as they arise within and outside your four walls. You’ll work side by side with the management team in ensuring each customer interaction is unique and perfectly tailored to their needs. While in this role, you’ll get the opportunity to support store leadership in different strategic managerial tasks that it takes to successfully run one of our retail locations. This role is designed to leverage your leadership skills while continuing to develop, teach and harness your potential as a good life guide.

What you’ll do:

• Generate sales to support the store in meeting/exceeding store financial goals and metrics by creating memorable, lasting impressions with our customers.
• “Host the party” while effectively communicating vineyard vines core values to our customer through our team.
• Regularly exemplify our values of: Passion, Service, Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork and Fun.
• Execute the fundamentals of “door to floor” concept through receiving of shipment to execution of setting the floor with new inventory.
• Focus on people development and training, providing ongoing and consistent training with current and new Crew around product, presentation and process through coaching in the moment and onboarding.
• Responsible for opening and closing the store.
• Drive results.
• Accountability.
• Talent builder.
• Change agent.
• Vision and strategy.
• Balance.

DOR Overview: In addition to your role responsibilities, you will be asked to take on a Division of Responsibility (DOR). DOR’s are a set of distinct responsibilities that are assigned to leaders within the store to ensure clarity around execution of work and support development and growth. DOR’s are not a title or position but opportunities for individuals to progress within their role. Note: DOR’s will rotate.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year’s work experience in retail leadership, or equivalent role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Charismatic personality and a love for the vineyard vines brand and community.
• Proven track record in driving sales with strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience and passion for leading and mentoring a team.
• Team focused, confident and professional.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and/or move around for extended periods of time.
• Reach, carry, bend, and climb ladders occasionally.
• Lift up to 40 pounds, unless an accommodation is requested.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Weekend availability required – scheduling will be dependent upon the needs of the business.
• 20-30 hours/week average to maintain part-time status.
• Seasonal Stores (25-40 hours/week average during seasonal peak periods).