Sales Associate-ANN

knitwellgroup; New Jersey; On-site; USD 2,193,000 - 2,741,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development opportunities

Community impact through partnerships

Job summary

Ann Taylor seeks a Sales Associate to serve as the brand ambassador, guiding customers with personalized styling, keeping the store organized, and collaborating with the team to deliver an inviting in-store experience.

The role emphasizes customer connection, product knowledge sharing, and maintaining high visual and service standards while leveraging technology for seamless omnichannel support.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused experience preferred.
• Hospitality mindset when engaging with customers.
• Flexible availability evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Technological proficiency and ability to operate a POS system.
• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer-focused experience

Hospitality mindset

Technology proficient

Point-of-sale systems

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

• 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 0805-The Mills Jersey Gardens-ANN-Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Position Type:

Regular/Part time

Pay Range:

$15.92 - $19.90 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.