Retail Team Leader

JOB ID:-R006802In partnership with store leadership, work alongside store associates providing daily direction, communication and training to execute daily action 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. 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 shrinkEDUCATION 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 plusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe 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 environmentENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. See job URL for more information and EOE statement.Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/DisabledFor more details go to URL