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company overview

Guided by our founders, Patricia Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, Vera Bradley has earned a reputation as a leader in the gift industry. Creating stylish quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories, the company combines smart product designs with distinctive and colorful fabrics and trims.

For over twenty years, Vera Bradley has had a loyal following of customers who not only look forward to our lovely new fabrics and styles that are introduced each season, but who also appreciate the function and quality that is synonymous with our name. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Vera Bradley continues to remain steadfast in our commitment to excellent quality, exclusive designs and dependable customer service.

If you have a passion for working in an exciting, fast-paced environment with a family-focused, community-minded company, then your future could be in the bag with Vera Bradley!

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Job Overview
Company:
Job Type:
 Sales
Location:
Req'd Education:
 Not Specified
Base Pay:
 N/A
Req'd Experience:
 1 to 3 years
Other Pay:
Req'd Travel:
 None
Employee Type:
 Full-Time
Relocation Covered:
 Not Specified
Manages Others:
 No
Industry:
Retail
Reference ID:
 216863

job description


Guided by our founders, Patricia Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, Vera Bradley has earned a reputation as a leader in the gift industry. Creating stylish quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories, the company combines smart product designs with distinctive and colorful fabrics and trims. For over twenty years, Vera Bradley has had a loyal following of customers who not only look forward to our lovely new fabrics and styles that are introduced each season, but who also appreciate the function and quality that is synonymous with our name. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Vera Bradley continues to remain steadfast in our commitment to excellent quality, exclusive designs and dependable customer service. If you have a passion for working in an exciting, fast-paced environment with a family-focused, community-minded company, then your future could be in the bag with Vera Bradley!
FUNCTION

Work alongside sales associates providing daily direction, communication and training to execute daily actions plans in accordance with Vera Bradley’s objectives and standards.

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.

 

  • Execute daily action plans agreed upon by the management team to ensure effective and consistent store operations
  • Consistently models, encourages and demonstrates the “experience” on the sales floor
  • Assist with communicating the Vera Bradley brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to sales associates and customers
  • Ensure the visual merchandising and brand standards are maintained
  • Assist in promoting community involvement to drive brand awareness and loyalty
  • Assist store management  with daily, weekly, and monthly processes to ensure operational integrity
  • Diffuse employee relations issues to cultivate a quality work environment that motivates the team to perform at their highest potential
  • Provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for both customers and sales associates

  • Process sales transactions utilizing POS system

 


job Requirements

  • High School graduate preferred
  • 1-3 years retail experience.  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.

 

  • 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
  • Dependable with open availability and flexible to work nights and weekends
  • 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 office environment

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
  • Ability to operate office equipment, including computers , copiers, fax machines and phones
 

 

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