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Join the Vans Family
Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through 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 shape and transform the future of our business.
At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. 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. Most of all, we are a family.
Our purpose to enable creative expression and inspire youth culture is fostered through our inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate and environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.
By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.
Executive Administrative Assistant to Vans Global Chief Marketing Officer
The EAA to the CMO will become the backbone of the Global Marketing Organization at Vans inclusive of global and regional teams and all marketing functions PR, Social, Media, Sports Marketing, Integrated Brand Marketing and Brand Management and Creative. From helping the CMO set the weekly pulse and pace of the team and managing team gatherings to partnering across the organization and establishing and nurturing relationships with various members of the Vans Family, including the Vans Executive Team, this role will be central to the success of Vans world-class marketing team.
You will add value to our team by bringing a diverse set of work and life experiences, a passion for teamwork, a deep appreciation for creativity, curiosity when it comes to exploring global cultures and a strong bias toward positivity. Bonus points for someone who wants to work for a mission-driven brand. At Vans, we pride ourselves on fueling creative self-expression all over the world and strive to become the worlds most creative culture. Every member of the Vans family impacts this mission. If that excites you, then youre in the right place.
How You Will Make a Difference
What you will do:
Day to day you will partner with the CMO and other Exec Team member EAs to coordinate calendars, set meetings and ensure information flow throughout the organization is strong. Periodically, you will also manage the CMOs travel, supplies and expense needs and coordinate the development of meeting materials in partnership with the broader team and / or a PPT designer. You will also be responsible for ideating, organizing and executing monthly team gatherings offsites, all-hands meetings, huddles and social gatherings to fuel a feeling of teamwork, creativity, collaboration and mutual respect. You will also support the VPs reporting to the CMO, specifically the VP of Creative and Integrated Brand Marketing.
How you will do it:
It is crucial that this person operate with integrity, transparency, honesty, openness, curiosity, kindness and authenticity. In many ways, this person will be the face of the Global Marketing Organization and be seen as an extension of the CMOs personal brand. It is critical that the candidate not only understands this dynamic but also brings a commensurate amount of respect, experience and professionalism to the role without losing the things that make you, YOU and that make the marketing team better because youre on it. Have an awesome sense of humor? Please feel free tell us jokes all day long. Love dogs? We will make you a mug with your pets picture on it for your first day. At Vans we bring our authentic selves to work and take pride in a job well done, day after day.
What success looks like:
Our team is better when youre part of it. Weekly meetings and communication flow runs smoothly. Monthly team gatherings are energizing and fun helping everyone on the team feel more inspired to come to work for the foreseeable future. The global marketing organization feels like a true team. People from across the Vans organization want to work with the Marketing team because they love working with you. And you end up staying at Vans for a very long time because you love it so much like many, many other members of the long-tenured Vans family.
Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills for Success
Years of Related Professional Experience: 3+ years
Educational Position Requirements:
A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
What we expect you already know:
!
Remarkable communication skills (with the CMO and others) and detail oriented
!
Anticipate and innately understand when to act with urgency and execute tasks in a timely manner
!
Prioritize, multitask and manage a dynamic, fast-changing environment
!
People and budget management experience
!
Open to some travel and keeping flexible global hours (e.g. early morning and late afternoon calls)
!
Working knowledge of MS, Apple, Google products and apps (e.g. Keynote, PowerPoint, Outlook)
What we will teach you:
!
Vans Purpose, Culture, Legacy and People
!
VF Purpose, Culture, Legacy and People
!
All Vans and VF Corporate Policies and Trainings
VF Guiding Principles:
!
Live with Integrity
!
Act Courageously
!
Be Curious
!
Act with Empathy
!
Preserve
Whats in it For You
Were in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, were the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on Looking to Join VF? to learn more.
Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
VF is one of the worlds largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. Its the reason we come to work every day. Its a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands
Join the Vans Family
Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through 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 shape and transform the future of our business.
At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. 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. Most of all, we are a family.
Our purpose to enable creative expression and inspire youth culture is fostered through our inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate and environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.
By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.
Executive Administrative Assistant to Vans Global Chief Marketing Officer
The EAA to the CMO will become the backbone of the Global Marketing Organization at Vans inclusive of global and regional teams and all marketing functions PR, Social, Media, Sports Marketing, Integrated Brand Marketing and Brand Management and Creative. From helping the CMO set the weekly pulse and pace of the team and managing team gatherings to partnering across the organization and establishing and nurturing relationships with various members of the Vans Family, including the Vans Executive Team, this role will be central to the success of Vans world-class marketing team.
You will add value to our team by bringing a diverse set of work and life experiences, a passion for teamwork, a deep appreciation for creativity, curiosity when it comes to exploring global cultures and a strong bias toward positivity. Bonus points for someone who wants to work for a mission-driven brand. At Vans, we pride ourselves on fueling creative self-expression all over the world and strive to become the worlds most creative culture. Every member of the Vans family impacts this mission. If that excites you, then youre in the right place.
How You Will Make a Difference
What you will do:
Day to day you will partner with the CMO and other Exec Team member EAs to coordinate calendars, set meetings and ensure information flow throughout the organization is strong. Periodically, you will also manage the CMOs travel, supplies and expense needs and coordinate the development of meeting materials in partnership with the broader team and / or a PPT designer. You will also be responsible for ideating, organizing and executing monthly team gatherings offsites, all-hands meetings, huddles and social gatherings to fuel a feeling of teamwork, creativity, collaboration and mutual respect. You will also support the VPs reporting to the CMO, specifically the VP of Creative and Integrated Brand Marketing.
How you will do it:
It is crucial that this person operate with integrity, transparency, honesty, openness, curiosity, kindness and authenticity. In many ways, this person will be the face of the Global Marketing Organization and be seen as an extension of the CMOs personal brand. It is critical that the candidate not only understands this dynamic but also brings a commensurate amount of respect, experience and professionalism to the role without losing the things that make you, YOU and that make the marketing team better because youre on it. Have an awesome sense of humor? Please feel free tell us jokes all day long. Love dogs? We will make you a mug with your pets picture on it for your first day. At Vans we bring our authentic selves to work and take pride in a job well done, day after day.
What success looks like:
Our team is better when youre part of it. Weekly meetings and communication flow runs smoothly. Monthly team gatherings are energizing and fun helping everyone on the team feel more inspired to come to work for the foreseeable future. The global marketing organization feels like a true team. People from across the Vans organization want to work with the Marketing team because they love working with you. And you end up staying at Vans for a very long time because you love it so much like many, many other members of the long-tenured Vans family.
Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills for Success
Years of Related Professional Experience: 3+ years
Educational Position Requirements:
A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
What we expect you already know:
!
Remarkable communication skills (with the CMO and others) and detail oriented
!
Anticipate and innately understand when to act with urgency and execute tasks in a timely manner
!
Prioritize, multitask and manage a dynamic, fast-changing environment
!
People and budget management experience
!
Open to some travel and keeping flexible global hours (e.g. early morning and late afternoon calls)
!
Working knowledge of MS, Apple, Google products and apps (e.g. Keynote, PowerPoint, Outlook)
What we will teach you:
!
Vans Purpose, Culture, Legacy and People
!
VF Purpose, Culture, Legacy and People
!
All Vans and VF Corporate Policies and Trainings
VF Guiding Principles:
!
Live with Integrity
!
Act Courageously
!
Be Curious
!
Act with Empathy
!
Preserve
Whats in it For You
Were in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, were the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on Looking to Join VF? to learn more.
Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
VF is one of the worlds largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. Its the reason we come to work every day. Its a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands