Sales Lead-ANN

Ann Taylor; Clinton Township (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development opportunities

Community impact through philanthropy

Job summary

Ann Taylor is seeking a Sales Lead to join our Clinton Township location. As a key team member, you will enhance customer experiences and assist in developing an effective team. Your role will involve collaborating with the Store Manager and stepping in as manager as needed.

The ideal candidate will have retail experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility in scheduling. Benefits include a 401(k) plan and merchandise discounts.

Qualifications

• 6-months of retail sales experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Proficient in point-of-sale systems.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized customer experiences.
• Support team onboarding and development.
• Uphold visual and operational standards.
• Provide coaching for associates.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Management experience

Technology proficiency

Communication and coaching

Organizational skills

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).

About The Role

As 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.

In 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 Role

• 6-months of retail sales experience (preferred)
• Management experience (preferred)
• Technology proficient and ability to operate a point‑of‑sale system
• Enjoys communicating and coaching
• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions
• Ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines

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

Location: Store 2290-The Mall at Partridge Creek-ANN-Clinton Twp, MI 48038

Position Type: Regular/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.