icebreaker Sales Associate (Woodburn Outlet Woodburn, OR)

Join the icebreaker Family    Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.    icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less. Working with  what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement  towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. We are on a mission to be Plastic Free by 2023 and transition all our apparel to merino or plant-based fibers – and we are 91% of the way there! To learn more about icebreaker click here.    We’re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers! Today, we’re a global brand  with a diverse team across the Globe. We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive  culture where all are welcome.    Sales Associate  • As a passionate and dedicated Sales Associate, you will thrive in an energetic environment as  the face and voice of the brand.  • You will deliver an elevated and authentic shopping experience for our customers by  contributing as a team member and being knowledgeable and passionate about our brand and  products.  • As a valued team member, you should have a passion for building engaging relationships with  customers, selling and building loyalty for the brand.    How You Will Make a Difference  • What you will do: You will demonstrate a customer centric mindset by presenting products in a  compelling way consistent with our brand experience guidelines and modeling selling behaviors  with a passion for the brand, customer, and product. You will deliver individual sales goals that  contribute to team and store success.  • How you will do it: You will work collaboratively as team player, maintaining an optimistic,  positive attitude and being flexible to the changing needs of the customer and the business. You  will adhere to policies and procedures, standards and practices and company directives. You will  protect company assets and comply with safety, security, and shrink avoidance policies and  programs. You will report all concerns to management  • What success looks like: You successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals by  offering solutions and inspiration to customers, and consistently providing an excellent  consumer experience. You model authentic behavior that respects the backgrounds,  experiences and cultural differences of others as part of our inclusive store environment.    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 Experience: 0 - 1 years preferred but not required     Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in you, your experience and achievements.     Physical Requirements: Standing required for entire work shift. Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds (as needed).     • What we expect you already know: Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the ability to be a team player and flexible in a fast-paced environment.   • What we will teach you: We will teach you how to deliver our Brand and product story through elevated customer service and how to meet and exceed sales targets.   • VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.     What’s in it For You   We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial wellbeing for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.     Our Parent Company, VF Corporation   VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities 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. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s 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     We just have one question. Are you in?  R-20230419-0049 MORE THAN A JOB, AN ADVENTURE WHEN YOU JOIN ICEBREAKER YOU JOIN A COMMUNITY We’re a community of passionate, authentic and adventurous achievers bringing quality, performance apparel to the world, ethically and sustainably. In 1995 we pioneered the merino performance apparel industry from New Zealand’s windy little capital. Today, we’re a global brand with teams in NZ, Australia, USA, Canada, Germany, France and Switzerland. Together we’re pushing the boundaries of natural fiber and stocking more than 5000 stores across 50 countries. To learn more about Icebreaker, click here. If you’ve got what it takes to join our team, explore our opportunities. 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