Retail Team Leader

Reference #: R018175
In partnership with store leadership, work alongside store associates providing daily direction, communication and training to execute daily action plans  in accordance with Vera Bradleys objectives and standards.

At Vera Bradley, our Team Leaders are also referred to as Key Holders as they are responsible for opening and closing the store in addition to leading the team to reach sales goals and provide an amazing shopping experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Set high standards and motivate the team to create The Experience
Responsible for exceeding sales goals, building store traffic, converting Guests, interacting with the product, and promoting campaigns and contests to drive brand awareness and lasting customer relationships
Act as a Brand Ambassador consistently modeling and upholding the Vera Bradley Core Values
Assist leadership team with planning, implementing, and maintaining the visual merchandising brand standards
Assist with store operational duties including inventory, ordering, training, Fussy Matrix, e-mailing and calling Guests, and opening closing
Act a liaison between store associates and store leadership to create a fun and collaborative work environment
Maintain an awareness of loss prevention by supporting a culture of honesty and connecting the links between creating The Experience, store associate engagement and shrink
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School graduate or equivalent strongly preferred
Prior retail experience strongly preferred; prior management experience strongly preferred
Experience in specialty retail strongly preferred
Experience with retail POS system a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Dependable with open availability and flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays
Strong desire and ability to serve customers and solve problems
Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Must be polished, polite and professional
Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
Must be able to work with strong fragrances and scents in the form of eau de toilette, burning candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream and bar soap throughout the work day.
Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits
VRA offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your familys health care eeds.
Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
A no premium medical plan for employee only coverage
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection
If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid family medical leave

Retirement Plan
The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous time off programs.
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities
VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.
Voluntary Time Off
Matching charitable donations and leadership grants

Holistic Wellness
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement

Product Discount
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products

Ancillary Benefits and Programs
Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information, please click the following links:

Vera Bradleys Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

E-Verify Participation Poster
Right to Work Poster (English)
Right to Work Poster (Spanish)
California Privacy Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com. Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirma