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Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.  

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?

A day in the life of the Vice President, Footwear Merchandising at Vans looks a little like this.

As the Vice President of Footwear Merchandising, you serve as a key member of the Vans Global Executive Leadership team. You are responsible creating, owning, and championing the global Footwear business, including overall strategic direction and product line management. This will include business plan development, concept/product briefing, cross-functional team leadership, sales and margin accountability - all with a relevant focus on our consumer and our competition (current/future), and within each unique market and sales channel. In order to be a successful leader, you must be an opportunity identifier, evaluator, and maker. You will oversee and provide guidance to the category Merchandising leaders reporting to you, and are responsible for the development of these direct reports and the growth of the business overall.

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

You will set the foundation for all global assortment segmentation, commercial balance, pricing, and margin, and establish a 3 year vision for product progression to elevate the brand and achieve growth targets.Drives the day-to-day management of the full Global Footwear assortment In partnership with the our Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Design Officer, & Vice President of Apparel Merchandising, defines the consumer category direction and consistently evaluates relevancy and new opportunitiesSets, analyzes, and drives organizational and consumer category goals, putting the consumer at the center of our decision making by leveraging consumer data & insightsBy embracing our global operating model, you will collaborate with our Regional product leads ensuring the global product line is adopted, while ensuring we are providing locally-relevant product globallyServes as a key voice within the Vans Global Executive Leadership team, helping to iterate our brand foundation, story creation, and brand mapWorks closely with the Vice President of Product Development to set quality standards, benchmarking and to establish a speed to market strategy

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 15+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

An inspirational leader who is a strong, concise communicator both verbal and writtenEmbraces the complexities of a matrixed organization, ultimately exceling through you ability to collaborate, speak with transparency, build relationships, and participate in effective candorAn inclusive leader who values and welcomes different perspectives within a diverse teamThe ability to identify, hire, and develop industry-leading Merchandising talent A problem solver who thrives withing a sometimes ambiguous environmentAbility to set functional goals aligned to the organizations financial objectives, and drive performance within the team to meet them

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:

$259,200.00 USD - $324,000.00 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.

Long-Term Incentive Potential: This position is eligible to participate in a Long-Term Incentive Plan. Specific details of the plan 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.