Sales Associate | Wheaton, IL

KnitWell Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 25,830,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

KnitWell Group in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Sales Associate to embody our brand on the floor. You will greet customers, offer personalized styling recommendations, and help keep the store beautifully organized.

You’ll collaborate with a team to create welcoming experiences, support omnichannel shopping with available tools, and drive store goals while delivering excellent service. Previous customer-focused or hospitality experience is preferred; flexible availability including evenings, weekends,

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset for engaging with customers.
• Customer-focused experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a point-of-sale system.

Responsibilities

• Connect with customers to create personalized experiences.
• Share product knowledge to help style customers.
• Uphold visual and operational standards on the sales floor.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Customer-focused

POS system

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

• - 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 2558-Town Square Wheaton-ANN-Wheaton, IL 60189

Position Type

Regular/Part time

Pay Range

$15.00 - $18.75 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.