The North Face: Sales Associate - Skokie - Part-time

divdivpbspanSales Associate /span/bspan /span/p/divdivpspanspanAs a Sales Associate you will be the face of the brand to our retail customers and will /spanspanbe responsible for/spanspan creating best-in-class customer experience in the store. As a Sales Associate, you will actively engage with a diverse and often large group of people, using your product, brand, /spanspanactivity/spanspan and community knowledge to ensure each customer has a memorable positive experience. You will serve as part of a team, ensuring that customer engagement is the top priority, while also /spanspanassisting/spanspan in the daily visual and operational maintenance of the store./span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpspanspan /span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpbspanJoin the North Face Family /span/bspan /span/p/divdivpspanspanThe North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years /spanspanwe#39;ve/spanspan lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives. To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, /spanspanestablishing/spanspan programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve./span/spanspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanAs we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanEmpower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanProtect the places where we live, play, and /spanspanoperate/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanEvolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanHow You Will Make a Difference/span/bspan /span/p/divdivpbspanResponsibilities:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanProvide /spanspana high level/spanspan of personalized customer engagement/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanServe as a one stop resource for customers, providing them with relevant /spanspanproduct/spanspan, community, and activity-based knowledge and recommendations./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanDemonstrate a willingness to learn and to share relevant activity, community, and product. knowledge to create a memorable and valuable experience for the customer./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAchieve sales and productivity goals by /spanspanutilizing/spanspan all available resources to meet the customers’ needs./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAssist in the execution and maintenance of visual directives and standards, including but not limited to merchandise presentation, housekeeping, product replenishment./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAssume cashier duties as needed/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAssist/spanspan in the execution of all Loss Prevention initiatives./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAssist/spanspan in the overall visual and operational maintenance of the store./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/div/divdivdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspan What You Bring/span/bspanspan /span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpispanRequired /span/ispan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanAbility to /spanspangenuinely and comfortably engage with a diverse group of customers/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanCustomer service experience /span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAbility to collaborate, work as a team, and/spanspan be adaptable in the workplace /span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanExcellent written and verbal communication skills/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanKnowledge, /spanspanexperience/spanspan and/or willingness to learn about the products, activities, community relevant to the store’s customer base/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAttention to detail/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanProficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpispan Preferred /span/ispan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanHigh School Diploma or GED /span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpispanPhysical/span/ispan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanOperate office equipment and technology (i.e., computers, tablets, phones, copier, etc.) /span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspan Standing /spanspanrequired/spanspan for entire work shift /span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspan Bend, lift, open and move product up to 50 pounds as needed /span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanUse ladders for visual merchandising, light adjustments, and window banner /spanspanplacement  /span/spanspanspan /span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpspanspan /span/spanbspanFree to Be, Inclusion amp; Diversity/span/bspan /span/p/div/divdivpspanspanAs 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 /spanspanmaintaining/spanspan a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day./span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanWhat’s In It for You/span/bspan /span/p/divdivpspanspanWe’re/spanspan in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, /spanspanenergy/spanspan and commitment of our people. /spanspanThat’s/spanspan why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, /spanspanphysical/spanspan and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, /spanspanwe’re/spanspan the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more./span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpspanspan /span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpbspanNEVER STOP EXPLORING™/span/bspanspan /span/spanbr /span /span/p/divdivpbspanOur Parent Company, VF Corporation/span/bspanspan /span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpspanspanVF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, /spanspanactivities/spanspan 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. /spanspanIt’s/spanspan the reason we come to work every day. /spanspanIt’s/spanspan 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/span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanWe just have one question. Are you in/spanspan?/span/bspan /span/p/divp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buHiring Range/u:/b/p$14.49 USD - $21.74 USD per hourp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buMinimum Start Rate/u:/b/p$15.00p/ppbuBenefits at VF Corporation/u/b: This position is a part-time or limited time position (ie., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefit 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 a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url#61;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myvfbenefits.com%2Famp;data#61;05%7C01%7CElizabeth_Greeson%40vfc.com%7Cf5eada13266c4a4c708208dba2795ffe%7C7d97f40069b44df4a009c9806ec70783%7C0%7C0%7C638282414406357350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7Camp;sdata#61;uGFxbIARVqfbF3chNeTxwJ4XZTj%2FUdx7xqKQBPjxqZ4%3Damp;reserved#61;0" target="_blank"www.MyVFbenefits.com/a  and by clicking bLooking to Join VF?/b Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis-3"biPlease 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. /i/b/span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"iAt 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 a href="mailto:peopleservices#64;vfc.com" target="_blank"spanspanspanspanspanspan class="WOU2"peopleservices#64;vfc.com/span/span/span/span/span/span/a. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law./i/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"iPursuant 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./i/p