Sales Associate-ANN

Ann Taylor; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales Associate to embody the brand's spirit and connect with customers. In this role, you will guide shoppers with personalized styling recommendations while maintaining a beautiful store environment. You'll leverage technology to enhance customer interactions and support a welcoming atmosphere on the sales floor. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive culture that values individual development and community engagement. If you thrive in a dynamic retail setting and enjoy making meaningful connections, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

50% merchandise discount

Individual development support

401(k) plan

Opportunities for community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer-focused roles is preferred.
• Technology proficient and able to operate a point-of-sale system.

Responsibilities

• Create authentic connections with customers to enhance their shopping experience.
• Maintain store organization and visual standards to impress customers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Technology proficiency

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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). Ready to join us?

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 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 1293-Arundel Mills-ANN-Hanover, MD 21076

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.

Maryland Pay Information: https://www.knitwellgroup.com/assets/MD-Posting-ANN.pdf