Sales Lead-ANN

LOFT; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact partnerships

Job summary

LOFT is seeking a Sales Lead in Charlottesville, VA to model exceptional customer experiences and support a strong team. You will collaborate with the Store Manager to onboard and develop a highly engaged team while upholding LOFT's visual and operational standards.

The role emphasizes customer focus, coaching, and flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. An opportunity to step into store leadership and drive omnichannel initiatives is available.

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail sales experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Technology proficient and able to operate a POS system.
• Enjoys communicating and coaching others.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Takes initiative and can organize, delegate, and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Model personalized customer experiences and guidance to associates.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to onboard and develop the team.
• Support an inclusive and engaging store environment.
• Uphold high visual and operational standards while focusing on customers.
• Provide in-the-moment feedback and coaching to team members.
• Step in as manager when needed and drive omnichannel shopping experiences.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Management experience

Communication skills

Coaching

Technology proficiency

POS system operation

Tools

POS system

Job description

About usLOFT 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 roleAs a Sales Lead, you're a key team member who supports and role models excellent customer experiences. Your focus is on delivering personalized customer experiences and providing guidance and support to associates. You have a direct impact on both the customer experience and the associate experience. You'll collaborate with the Store Manager to become an expert on store functions, so you are ready to step in as manager when needed.The impact you can haveIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Be a representative of the brand and model personalized customer experience behaviors.Assist store leaders with onboarding and developing an effective, highly engaged team.Support an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.Use tools to drive a customer-focused team environment and profitable business.Provide in-the-moment feedback and coaching so each associate can bring their best to customer interactions.Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and supporting the team.Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools.Seamlessly step into the role of manager when needed.You'll bring to the role6-months of retail sales experience (preferred)Management experience (preferred)Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale systemEnjoys communicating and coachingFlexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidaysTakes initiative in making thoughtful decisionsAbility to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlinesBenefits401(k) planMerchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brandsProfessional development and opportunities for advancement across our brandsCommunity impact through our philanthropic partnershipsAvailability 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 0994-Barracks Road SC-ANN-Charlottesville, VA 22903Position Type:Regular/Part timePay Range:$13.77 - $17.20 Hourly USDEqual Employment OpportunityThe 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.