Kipling: Sales Lead - Ontario Mills

Join the Kipling Family

Kipling established itself as a global handbag brand by embodying a carefree spirit and

pioneering the use of its signature crinkle nylon in expressive colors and patterns. Today, Kipling is

sold in more than 80 countries internationally, and is a global leader in selling quality, durable

bags designed for everyone.

Kipling fosters a culture where everyone is welcome. We pride ourselves in creating an

environment that recognizes and celebrates differences. We put our people first. We always

have and we always will.

Live.Light is our mantra, and it supports a positive outlook on life. It is about being true to yourself.

It is living an organized and lighter life both mentally and physically, where less is more. It’s about

looking on the bright side, seeing the glass half full, and radiating optimism.

We strive to Live.Lighteach and every day, and we’d love for you to join us!

Sales Lead

The Sales Lead supports the Store Manager with the execution of daily business, customer

engagement, store operations, team coaching, and merchandising standards in the store. As

part of the leadership team and under supervision of Store Manager, you have a key role to

supervise store staff and ensure the highest level of customer engagement and sales results are

achieved. You contribute to promoting a positive work environment that ensures both internal

and external customer satisfaction while maximizing productivity and profitability. This position is

a key-carrying role and may assume responsibility for the store in the absence of another

manager, determined by the needs of the business.

How You Will Make a Difference

Assist in maximizing and achieving store sales goals and monitoring sales progress against key

targets. You inspire a consumer centric mindset within the store, and model selling behaviors

through genuine interactions with consumers. Under the direction of the Store Manager, assist in

supervising and coaching a high-performing team and provide sales-related feedback. You

ensure all company and store policies, and procedures, are followed and delegate tasks to

associates as needed to maintain operational excellence.

You lead an environment of productivity by leading the customer engagement on the salesfloor

and providing coaching and feedback to associates around customer engagement. Assist in

executing the management of labor and payroll expenses to maximize sales and productivity

under the direction of the Store Manager. You report concerns directly to the Store Manager

You and the team successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals. You lead by

example, promote an inclusive store environment, and contribute to great consumer

experiences in all situations.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As 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

maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring

their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success

Years of Related Professional / Retail Management Experience :

1+ years

Educational Position Requirements :

A formal education and subsequent undergraduate / graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Physical Requirements :

• Standing required for entire work shift
• Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds (as needed)

Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams, how to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales & profit results, proven communication skills, being solution oriented and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

How to continually develop and lead a customer centric mindset and team, how to elevate your ability to coach to meet and exceed sales goals, and how to lead and work as a part of a successful leadership team.

VF Guiding Principles : Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

What’s in it For You