Vans: Strategic Account Manager - USCA > USA > California > Costa Mesa HQ - VAN

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? 

Vans is “Off The Wall”. To us, “Off the Wall” is a state of mind. It means thinking differently and embracing creative self-expression. It’s choosing your own line on your board and in your life. Vans has over 50 years of connecting to youth culture and we continue to advocate for action sports while recognizing the global “Off the Wall” connection between our brand and art, music, and street culture enthusiasts. 

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com.  

What will you do? 

Strategic Account Manager

Here at Vans, our purpose is to enable creative expression - and inspire youth culture - by celebrating and encouraging the Off the Wall attitude that comes from expressing your true self. We are searching for an individual that stands out from the rest; one who catches our eyes with their confident demeanor and unwavering curiosity. We need someone who is a visionary with a stream of innovative ideas that will lead our strategic accounts into their next chapter of growth thru a laser focus on the consumer.  We are looking for a strategic business driver who can elevate our business with enhanced partnership.  This individual is responsible for representing the brand across all categories and ensuring that strategic apparel and footwear initiatives are executed to the highest standards.  They are responsible for driving a strategic plan to fuel growth by developing deep rooted connections, driving our partnership to the future.  They will be encouraged to put the consumer first, fueling a digitally led business by driving results across brick and mortar through unique experiences.  Ultimately, this individual will be responsible for delivering brand and financial goals and positioning the brand for long term health. This position is fast paced and will be responsible for driving a dynamic wholesale partnership.  This person will be a key liaison for connecting sales, merchandising and marketing to develop a collective vision across the brand that comes to life within our commercial business.  We are Looking for someone who leads with a balanced art | science approach, thrives in a culture that celebrates relationship building and cross functional team building.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. 

• Drive strategic sales growth at Tillys, Urban Outfitters, Free People and Revolve.
• Cultivate and Deliver Go-To-Market (GTM) processes throughout U.S. Wholesale with a specific focus on apparel and footwear.  Lead Cross Boarder initiatives.
• Develop and Fuel business that drives long term strategic growth plans. 
• Validation of decisions with data driven insights
• Keen focus on white space to deliver growth specific to consumer needs
• Lead cross functional partnership to deliver next level consumer connectivity
• Lead with digital first approach.  Fuel business with innovative tactics to unlock digital momentum.
• Lead with data – drive wholesale forecast, keen understanding of account OTB and financial flow, sell in and sell thru metrics needed to propel long term results

What do you need to succeed? 

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 8+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are: 

• Complex problem-solving skillset and a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong and effective communication
• Outcome-oriented, results driven
• Solid relationship management
• Strong organizational planning skillset
• Self starter

What do we offer you? 

At Vans, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).  

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.  

To learn more about Vans’ benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.  

To learn more about Vans‘ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vans.com. 

Now WE have a question for YOU.  

Are you in? 

Hiring Range:

$120,960.00 USD - $151,200.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.