RETAIL TALENT POOL:

Sales Associate (5,5Std. – 37,5Std.)

Amsterdam

Join our retail talent pool now and seize the opportunity to become part of a great team and make sure our customers have an unforgettable shopping experience!

We are always looking for enthusiastic sales associates for our Timberland, Vans and The North Face teams in Amsterdam.  

As a sales associate, you will inspire our customers, provide outstanding customer service and ensure our sales floor meets the highest standards.

VF Corporation (http://www.vfc.com/careers) is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they value most through a family of iconic outdoor, lifestyle and workwear brands including Vans (http://careers.vans.eu/de/) ®, The North Face (http://careers.thenorthface.eu/de/) ®, Timberland (http://careers.timberland.eu/de/) ®, Napapijri (http://careers.napapijri.eu/de/team/) ® and Dickies (http://www.vfc.com/brands/dickies) ®.

Let’s *talk about the role!    *  

We believe that our Sales Associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.  

How you’ll *make a difference   *  

We expect that our Sales Associates help deliver a memorable retail experience by:   

• Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect

• Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store

• Maintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines

• Keeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the market

• Following all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room.  

*What makes you the perfect Sales Associate?  *  

• You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience. 

• You have a positive can-do attitude, facing all situations in the store

• You are passionate about our brand, fashion, and retail in general

• You have written and verbal communication in Dutch or/and English 

• You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary

Previous experience is great but not necessary. What matters most of all is that you live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s in it for you?

We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. 

Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts. And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:

• Ownership of your own career, allowing you to build your knowledge and experience across brands.  

• A supportive, feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide everything we do. 

• Customized training. From introductory training to ongoing online and face-to-face training. sessions, we are committed to helping you grow both professionally and personally. 

• Career opportunities that allow you to build your knowledge and experience for various brands.

• Monthly, quarterly and annual bonus opportunities depending on store performance.

• Interesting bonuses on Sundays and holidays.

• Overtime bonuses.

• 25 paid vacation days per year and an extra day off for your birthday.

Free to Be  

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.  

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike. 

Apply now to our talent pool and let us know what type of position (Christmas temp, mini-jobber, student worker, part-time or full-time) you are looking for at which VF Corp. brand.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage once we have an opening.

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VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.