Operations Lead - Town Square Wheaton, Wheaton IL

KnitWell Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

KnitWell Group in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Stock Associate to help store operations run smoothly. You’ll oversee shipment processing and move products from stockroom to sales floor, keeping areas organized and stocked while greeting customers to set a positive tone.

You’ll own the process, display new merchandise promptly, manage inventory and price accuracy, and support store leaders with desk and backroom readiness to ensure a great shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset when engaging with customers.
• Take initiative in making thoughtful decisions.
• Flexible availability—evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and listen to their needs to create excellent customer experiences.
• Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.
• Prepare the store and backroom: process shipments, stock the sales floor, and organize merchandise and supplies.
• Display new merchandise on the sales floor in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Manage inventory accuracy, price accuracy, and product stock levels.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by store leaders.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Initiative

Flexible availability

Organization & communication

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). Ready to join us?

About the role

As a Stock Associate, you help the operations of the store run smoothly. You oversee shipment processing and manage product movement from the stockroom to the sales floor. You ensure the stockroom, sales floor, and desk are always organized and fully stocked. You take ownership of the entire process, so everything - from products to supplies - is in its proper place. While on the sales floor, you also greet customers and help set the tone for excellent shopping experiences. With your attention to detail and commitment to customer service, you play an integral role in contributing to the store's success.

The impact you can have

• Greet customers and listen to their needs to create excellent customer experiences.
• Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.
• Prepare the store and backroom: process shipments, stock the sales floor, and organize merchandise and supplies.
• Display new merchandise on the sales floor in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Manage inventory accuracy, price accuracy, and product stock levels.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by store leaders.

You'll bring to the role

• Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers
• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions
• Flexible availability - including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong organization and communication skills

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:

Store 2558-Town Square Wheaton-ANN-Wheaton, IL 60189

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.