Sales Associate-ANN

The Talbots Inc.; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Associate to enhance customer experiences in a vibrant retail environment. In this role, you will connect with customers, offering personalized styling recommendations while ensuring the store is impeccably organized. You will collaborate with your team to uphold high operational standards and drive brand loyalty through exceptional service. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive culture that values individual development and community engagement. If you're passionate about retail and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% off regular-priced merchandise

Support for individual development

Opportunities to support philanthropic partners

401(k)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales Associate experience

Customer service skills

Technology proficiency

Initiative in decision making

Hospitality mindset

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

About 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 3067-Outlets of Mississippi-ANN-Pearl, MS 39208

Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)/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.