Assistant Manager- Edinburgh Premium Outlet Mall

Ann-Taylor-04806202; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Opportunities for monthly bonuses

Merchandise discounts plus eligibility

Professional development and career-op

Community impact through philanthropic

Job summary

Ann Taylor Edinburgh Premium Outlets in Edinburgh, IN is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the customer experience and lead a store team. You will model brand behaviors, coach associates, and foster an inclusive, hospitality-minded environment that delivers exceptional service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, omnichannel execution, and operational discipline, with opportunities to recruit, train, and develop talent while driving sales and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year retail management experience (preferred).
• Brings a hospitality mindset when connecting with customers and associates.
• Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system.
• Strong business acumen and ability to implement action plans to drive results.
• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a customer-focused environment that delivers exceptional customer experiences.
• Act as a leader on the sales floor and model the brand's behaviors to engage and assist customers.
• Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand's behaviors to create genuine customer connections.
• Create an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.
• Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.
• Support the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and developing talent.
• Use tools and reporting to drive operational excellence and financial discipline.
• Build productive relationships by listening, sharing ideas, and supporting the team.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Team leadership

Hospitality mindset

Technology proficient

POS system

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between). Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We\'ll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet).

About the role

As Assistant Manager, you support the customer experience and shape a strong store culture for associates. Your role as a store leader is an opportunity to nurture relationships with both customers and associates.

The impact you can have

In this role, you\'ll have the opportunity to:

• Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.
• Act as a leader on the sales floor and model the brand\'s behaviors to engage and assist customers.
• Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand\'s behaviors to create genuine customer connections.
• Create an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.
• Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.
• Support the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and developing talent.
• Use tools and reporting to drive operational excellence and financial discipline.
• Build productive relationships by listening, sharing ideas, and supporting the team.

You\'ll bring to the role

1+ year retail management experience (preferred)

Brings a hospitality mindset when connecting with customers and associates

Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system

Strong business acumen and ability to implement action plans to drive results

Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & holidays
• Opportunities for monthly bonuses
• Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
• Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships

Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location: Store 1276-Edinburgh Premium Outlets-ANN-Edinburgh, IN 46124

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate\'s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company\'s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant\'s request for reasonable accommodation.

About the Company

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico\'s, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.