at Vera Bradley in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
YOUR ROLE
As a Stock Associate, you're an expert at the timely flow of merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor. You're a flexible team player, working with your team to achieve sales goals and willing to step onto the sales floor when support is needed. Above all, you uphold Vera Bradley's core values and are committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint!
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Brand standards are your best friend: You keep product moving and ensure consistent store operations, working with store leadership to execute daily action plans. When you see a merchandising opportunity, you develop a solution and take action to correct it.
You own the stockroom: You keep the stockroom running efficiently and productively by ensuring merchandise, marketing materials and fixtures stay organized. You support shipment processing, replenishment, markdowns and merchandising.
You've got integrity: You are reliable, uphold Vera Bradley's core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.
YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF...
You are organized, detail oriented and have strong time management skills.
You're available to work evenings, weekends and holidays to support peak business needs.
You're at least 18 years of age.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the essential duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as the environmental and physical demands an individual must meet to successfully perform 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
Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs.; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs.
BENEFITS
Incentive eligible position, based on achievement of company and store metrics
Generous product discount
Volunteer paid time off
Pet insurance
EAP with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical and mental wellness experts
Professional development assistance and resources
Matching charitable donations and leadership grants
Employee Referral Program
DailyPay option for wage payment
4 weeks of VB paid family leave (minimum annual hours requirement)
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (service and age requirement)
For more information, please click the following links:
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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to . Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled
Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
