Top Seven Reasons you want to work at Vann's

History

We're proud that Vann's has been around since 1961. That's the same year Barbie got a boyfriend and the US put a man in space for the first time. Since then, Vann's has evolved into a sophisticated multi-channel retailer focused on the customer experience.

Montana's largest independent retailer

Yeah, we've got a substantial operation for a retailer based in a state that doesn't quite boast a million people. Vann's is large enough to buy in bulk like a national chain but small enough to keep that mom-and-pop-shop customer service attitude.

Employee ownership

In 1996, Pete Vann, the founder of Vann's, Inc., decided to make his employees part owner in the company. By 2005, Vann's became 100% employee owned. That means employees are allocated stock annually - no purchase required. It also means we all have even more motivation to make the company a success since it directly affects the value of our stock.

The People

We'll just lay it right out there for you. We have a pretty amazing team of people. Our senior leaders are recognized industry-wide as some of the sharpest people in the game. Same with our in-house merchandising group. And, in turn, they recognize that the people in every level and department in the company are a big part of what makes them look so good. If you have to work for a living, it's nice to spend your day with people who take pride in a job well done.

Did we mention Montana?

If you already live here, you love the lifestyle - down-home comfort and outdoor recreation opportunities right out your door. Pair that with an expanding, challenging industry, and you have the Vann's experience.

The tangibles

We've mentioned the stock as part of employee ownership. That's just part of Vann's competitive compensation package which inlcudes medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off. Oh, and one more perk - the employee discount. Not only do you see the latest and greatest technology come through the door, you also get to buy it for a pretty sweet discount.

Growth

Most people are happier in their job when they have the potential to grow and learn, for example our CEO started as a delivery driver about 25 years ago in Bozeman, MT.

Who We're Looking For

Vann's is constantly looking to hire, develop, train, and retain the best people. We all put Customer Service at the top of our to-do list every day. We look for people with Honesty, Integrity and Excellent Business Ethics. The average employee has been with Vann's for more than Four Years. While you might not think that's a horribly long period of time, in retail it's a lifetime. Most retail companies turn over their employees at a rate of 50% or more a year! We're fortunate enough to have employees that have been with us for 10, 15, 20 years and more! We respect one another and our customers all get equal respect from us as well. We're professionals about our jobs whether we're dealing with a customer, an outside company, a partner or colleague or just talking about the business we work for with friends.

If you're looking to work for a company where you really can make a difference, where you are respected day in and day out and where your opinion matters then Vann's is looking for you.

Keep reading below to see what current positions we have available that may fit your skills.

What Can We Offer You

Besides the ability to become an Employee Owner, to work for the Largest Independent Retailer in Montana and to work somewhere you're highly valued, Vann's has a great package of benefits. But it's not just the benefits that Vann's has to offer. Sure, we'll tell you about all of those in a minute but you should also consider the fact that Vann's is a leader nationwide in our industry. From 2004 to 2010, Vann's was named one of T.W.I.C.E. Magazines Top 100 Retailers for the entire nation. We also received a Gold Honoree award from Bizrate.com from 2004 to 2010 for our outstanding commitment to customer service online. Vann's is a progressive company that's on the leading edge in today's online and traditional retail environments. Plus, it's just a fun place to work. Take this recent comment from a new employee as an example,