Sales Associate, Sands Shopping Center

knitwellgroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

LOFT is seeking a Sales Associate in Oceanside, NY to act as a brand ambassador, guiding customers with personalized styling and ensuring merchandise is organized and inviting on the sales floor.

You will partner with the team to deliver authentic customer experiences, leverage product knowledge, and uphold visual and operational standards while supporting omnichannel shopping through available tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales associate or customer‑facing roles preferred.
• Hospitable and guest‑oriented approach to service.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfortable using a point‑of‑sale system and related tech.
• Proactive decision making to assist customers and store goals.

Responsibilities

• Connect with customers and tailor the shopping experience.
• Share product knowledge and styling recommendations.
• Drive brand loyalty through personalized service.
• Maintain high visual and operational standards on the sales floor.
• Use available tools to enable seamless omnichannel shopping.
• Collaborate with store leaders to meet daily goals.
• Build positive, helpful relationships with teammates.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Customer-focused experience

Flexibility

Tech proficiency

Initiative

POS system proficiency

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

• 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.

Store 0960-Sands Shopping Center-ANN-Oceanside, NY 11572

Position Type:

Regular/Part time

Pay Range:

$17.00 - $21.25 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.