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Retail Team Leader

Williamsburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

About the role

In partnership with store leadership, work alongside store associates providing daily direction, communication and training to execute daily action plans in accordance with Vera Bradley’s objectives and standards.

At Vera Bradley, our Team Leaders are also referred to as Key Holders as they are responsible for opening and closing the store in addition to leading the team to reach sales goals and provide an amazing shopping experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Set high standards and motivate the team to create The Experience
Responsible for exceeding sales goals, building store traffic, converting Guests, interacting with the product, and promoting campaigns and contests to drive brand awareness and lasting customer relationships
Act as a Brand Ambassador consistently modeling and upholding the Vera Bradley Core Values
Assist leadership team with planning, implementing, and maintaining the visual merchandising brand standards
Assist with store operational duties including inventory, ordering, training, Fussy Matrix, e-mailing and calling Guests, and opening closing
Act a liaison between store associates and store leadership to create a fun and collaborative work environment
Maintain an awareness of loss prevention by supporting a culture of honesty and connecting the links between creating The Experience, store associate engagement and shrink

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School graduate or equivalent strongly preferred
Prior retail experience strongly preferred; prior management experience strongly preferred
Experience in specialty retail strongly preferred
Experience with retail POS system a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Dependable with open availability and flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays
Strong desire and ability to serve customers and solve problems
Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Must be polished, polite and professional
Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of 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
Must be able to work with strong fragrances and scents in the form of eau de toilette, burning candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream and bar soap throughout the work day.
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

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.