Back of house support/Sales Associate-ANN

N23 Premium Brands Opco LLC; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact through partnerships

Job summary

LOFT in Skokie, IL is hiring a Sales Associate to be the brand ambassador for our feminine, versatile wardrobe. You will greet customers, offer personalized styling recommendations, and guide their shopping journey to help them feel confident and supported.

You will keep the sales floor beautifully organized, maintain merchandise placement, and collaborate with teammates to create memorable, omni-channel experiences using available technology and promotions.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset when engaging with customers.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfort with using a POS system and technology on the sales floor.
• Previous sales or customer-service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create authentic connections with customers and guide their shopping journey.
• Keep merchandise organized and on the sales floor.
• Collaborate with the team to craft personalized customer experiences.
• Support a seamless omnichannel shopping experience using available tools.
• Partner with store leadership to meet goals and daily expectations.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Customer-focused experience

Flexible availability

Tech-savvy / POS

Tools

POS system

Job description

About us

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role

As a Sales Associate, you are the ultimate brand ambassador. You create authentic connections with customers and guide their shopping journey by offering personalized styling recommendations. You help keep the store looking beautiful by ensuring merchandise is well-organized and in the right place on the sales floor, ready to impress customers. You'll collaborate with your team to create personalized customer experiences and support our always‑inviting environment on the sales floor.

The impact you can have

• Connect with customers and listen to their needs to create personalized customer experiences.
• Share product knowledge and recommendations to help style the customer.
• Use brand behaviors and personalized service to drive brand loyalty.
• Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.
• Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools.
• Partner with store leaders to achieve individual goals and daily expectations.
• Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and being helpful to others.

You bring to the role

• Sales Associate or customer-focused experience (preferred)
• Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers
• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system
• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• 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 and Compensation

Location: Store 1467-Old Orchard Center-ANN-Skokie, IL 60077
Position Type: Regular/Part time
Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.75 Hourly USD

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 KnitWell Group

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.

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