icebreaker: Assistant Manager - Bellevue Touchlab

Assistant Manager - Bellevue Touchlab (Job Number: R-20260907-0047) Department Retail Management & In-store Location Bellevue Icebreakers are a community of passionate, authentic and adventurous achievers bringing quality, performance apparel to the world, ethically and sustainably. We’re a world leader in merino clothing and supply our outdoor, performance sport and active lifestyle ranges to more than 4,500 stores across 47 countries. We are headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with regional offices around the world. We become part of VF Corporation in 2018 and are excited about what being part of the amazing portfolio of brands will offer us in terms of best in class industry knowledge and global career opportunities for our people. Your role with us At icebreaker and Smartwool, we are two unique brands that embody the same spirit of belonging, adventure, sustainability, and getting out there. We create products made for people who enjoy nature and want to go far and feel good. We do this all while keeping our planet and the impact of our products in mind. A day in the life of a Assistant Store Manager at icebreaker looks a little like this. As the Assistant Store Manager, you will lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver consistent, best-in-class customer experience that reflects our brand values and purpose. You will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive profitability by ensuring excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection. In the Store Manager’s absence, you will assume full responsibility for the store. This role is ideal for someone passionate about leadership, team development, and creating an inclusive, high-performing retail environment. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a little bit more. Support the store team in achieving and exceeding sales goals by monitoring progress against key performance indicators, while also achievingindividual goals. Lead and coach the team to exceed individual and store productivitygoals. Model exceptional customer service and selling behaviors to inspire the team and create authentic brand experiences. Supervise daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, floor coverage, and task delegation. Support the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding with high-caliber talent. Provide ongoing training, feedback, and development to team members. Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards. Partner with the Store Manager to manage expenses, control shrink, and drive profitability. Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product replenishment aligns with brand directives. Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. Promote a respectful, inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Support inventory management through accurate shipping, receiving, and stockroom practices. What do you need to succeed? We all bring unique skills to work each day. For this role, there are foundational skills needed to succeed, along with 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; but we value hands‑on experience and demonstrated achievements most. Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals. Skilled in coaching, motivating, and building high-performing, diverse teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels. Solution‑oriented and flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment. Capable of working independently, managing shifting priorities, and meeting business expectations. Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and retail software tools. Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation. Hiring Range $25.00 - $37.50 USD per hour Incentive Potential This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, orcommissionpotential. 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 and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Hiring Range Notes Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. 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