Sales Associate-ANN

KnitWell Group; Canton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Associate to become a brand ambassador. In this engaging role, you will connect with customers, providing personalized styling recommendations and ensuring a welcoming shopping environment. You will uphold the store's visual standards while collaborating with your team to enhance customer experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of empowerment and growth, making a meaningful impact on the lives of customers every day. If you have a passion for fashion and a knack for customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% Merchandise Discount

401(k)

Opportunities for Growth

Culture of Giving Back

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a Sales Associate or in a customer-focused role.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create personalized customer experiences by connecting and listening to customers.
• Maintain store organization and uphold visual standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Technology Proficiency

Hospitality Mindset

Decision Making

Tools

Point-of-Sale 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

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

• 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'll 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

• Merchandise discount across our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor and LOFT, plus you may also be eligible for discounts at other KnitWell Group brands.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunity for growth within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – opportunities to support our philanthropic partners that benefit local communities.
• 401(k).

*Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs is subject to employment type and role, and program requirements.

Location:

Store 1441-Shoppes Farmington Valley-ANN-Canton, CT 06019

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.

Note to Connecticut Applicants: https://knitwellgroup.com/assets/CT-Posting-ANN.pdf