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SalaryVans: Be a Part of the Original
“It was never about waving the brand like a flag, it was always about the people” – Paul Van Doren
Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans’ four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.
At Vans our culture sets us apart and it influences everything we do. Everything we do supports creativity, and we are driven by our five values. We are determined . We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive . We are expressive and Fun . And most of all, we are a family.
Vans is a subsidiary of VF, the world’s largest retail company comprised of over 30 brands. We are the leading drivers of retail as our global footwear, apparel and accessory brand is available in 170 countries worldwide. As we continue to expand, we take great measures in developing and growing our people.
Vans is founded on a culture of learning. We take great pride in our ability to facilitate learning opportunities by providing the resources and tools necessary to support everyone’s pursuit of growth to achieve future goals. To prioritize career growth within our company, Vans offers courses on topics such as leadership, communication, collaboration and technical skills to ensure our employees are self-motivated and developing to the pace of our rapidly growing business.
By joining the Vans family, you will be immersed into an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work very hard across a multitude of large initiatives to bring the Van Doren spirit to life. We live for what we do.
Receptionist: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family
The primary responsibilities of the Receptionist are to support all activities relating to the front desk. This includes welcoming visitors, managing and directing phone calls, receiving services, collaborating with other building service members and providing general administrative support to the office.
How You Will Make a Difference:
Make a great first impression by greeting all incoming visitors, including employees
Direct visitors, contact employees to notify them of visitors; ensure no one waits for a long period of time
Answer all incoming telephone calls professionally, and transfer call to respective extensions. Provide a consistent polite greeting that represents the corporate office and brands.
Ability to resolve conflict in a safe and equitable manner.
Assist with the access control system, including but not limited to: creating access badges, assigning of access and de-activating access badges.
Issue visitor badges and ensure visitors are escorted by the person they are visiting.
Maintain security by ensuring visitors log in or sign in and out as appropriate.
Assist with the tracking of contractors as needed.
Provide office services support such as supply deliveries, printer toner replacement and basic printer maintenance, and copy room supply stocking.
Log incoming deliveries received in the reception area and notify recipients.
Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
Help monitor workplace mailbox and maintenance service requests from VF employees and teams; ensure requests are dispatched and completed within the team. Communicate status of service request to requestor and escalate as needed to vendors and/or Workplace Environment management.
Provide back up support for the Workplace Environments team, including assisting with mail room package receipt and delivery, coverage for breaks, PTO and meeting room set up as needed.
Skills for Success:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 3+ years
Educational/ Position Requirements:
3 - 5 years of related professional experience ideally as a front desk receptionist or in hospitality/customer service.
Associates degree in business related field helpful or equivalent work experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and strong desire to help the internal and external customers.
A can-do solution-based approach to problem solving.
Ability to effectively utilize PCs, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook email.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
Lifting and/or bending 25 pounds amount of weight.
Hiring Range : $17.71 USD - $22.14 USD per hour
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.
P lease 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.
