Fall Retail Management Internship

Ann Taylor; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Ann Taylor's Retail Management Internship Program in Lancaster, PA offers hands-on leadership exposure in-store. Interns work with Store Leaders and partners to develop leadership and people skills while delivering excellent customer service.

You will participate in recruitment, engagement, and training activities, support merchandising, and use available tools to drive customer satisfaction. The program runs part-time with 20–25 hours weekly, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Be a current college junior, senior or recent college graduate.
• Embrace our diverse, inclusive culture and lead by example through their behaviors.
• Possess a Customer First mentality and represent our Brands through their style.
• Be a collaborative team player and be results-oriented.
• Communicate effectively with Customers, Managers, business partners, Associates, and peers.
• Organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Take initiative in making decisions on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Build leadership skills by working alongside dynamic Store Leaders, Associates, and business partners.
• Develop people skills by actively engaging in networking, recruiting, selection, engagement, and training activities.
• Leverage available tools and resources to ensure an efficient, Customer-focused environment.
• Motivate Associates to anticipate the Customers' needs and exceed their expectations.
• Identify business trends and opportunities, monitor key metrics, and coach to successfully encourage behaviors that drive positive results and lead to business growth.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with teams to problem solve and reach resolution.
• Gain experience in merchandising through planning, executing, and adjusting visual directives to support business priorities.
• Interns will be expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week and maintain a flexible work schedule; including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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).

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). Ready to join us?

Retail Management Internship Program

We are committed to providing fashion and inspiration for living confidently every day and we believe what you do is just as important as how you do it. We are committed to fostering a community where all Associates feel connected to what we stand for, are accountable to growing our culture together, lead with their strengths and are supported in their individual development

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Build leadership skills by working alongside dynamic Store Leaders, Associates, and business partners.


• Develop people skills by actively engaging in networking, recruiting, selection, engagement, and

training activities.

• Leverage available tools and resources to ensure an efficient, Customer-focused environment.


• Motivate Associates to anticipate the Customers' needs and exceed their expectations.


• Identify business trends and opportunities, monitor key metrics, and coach to successfully encourage

behaviors that drive positive results and lead to business growth.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with teams to problem solve and reach resolution.


• Gain experience in merchandising through planning, executing, and adjusting visual directives to support business priorities.

Interns will be expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week and maintain a flexible work schedule; including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Interested Applicants Must

• Be a current college junior, senior or recent college graduate


• Embrace our diverse, inclusive culture and lead by example through their behaviors


• Possess a Customer First mentality and represent our Brands through their style


• Be a collaborative team player and be results-oriented


• Communicate effectively with Customers, Managers, business partners, Associates, and peers


• Organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision


• Take initiative in making decisions on a timely/urgent basis

Location

Store 2259-Lancaster Outlets-ANN-Lancaster, PA 17602

Position Type

Regular/Part 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.