Sales Lead, Glenbrook Mall

Knitwell Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact through partnerships

Job summary

Lane Bryant is seeking a Sales Lead in Fort Wayne, IN to partner with the Store Manager, guide associates, and ensure smooth operations. You will help train and motivate the team, while driving sales and enhancing the customer experience in a dynamic fashion-brand environment.

The role emphasizes empowering customers and associates, with opportunities to step into leadership when needed. Regular/Part time availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of retail experience or similar customer-facing roles.
• Proven ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Comfort with using store systems and technology.
• Passion for styling and helping customers find outfits.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Team-oriented with ability to coach and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and understand their needs to support shopping experiences.
• Share knowledge of products and services to outfit and inspire customers.
• Empower the team to meet customer expectations through selling model.
• Support store leadership with daily operational action plans.
• Motivate and coach associates to improve performance.
• Identify business opportunities with store leaders to drive results.
• Manage daily schedules to maximize productivity and payroll balance.
• Communicate daily updates to store teams and prioritize tasks.

Skills

Retail experience

English communication

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn’t set out to change fashion forever, but that’s exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you’ll be at home here.

About the role

As a Sales Lead, you create an engaging environment for associates and customers. You partner with the Store Manager to execute daily action plans. Your leadership is critical to cultivate a store environment where operations run smoothly, the store looks fabulous, and associates are trained and motivated to reach their highest potential. With your operational knowledge, you’ll have the ability to seamlessly step into the Manager role when needed. You will help guide your team to success with the support of store leaders. If you love fashion and want to work for a brand that places an emphasis on empowering customers and associates in its community, Lane Bryant is the place for you.

The impact you can have

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Welcome customers and engage with them to understand their needs and support their shopping experiences.

• Share your knowledge of our products and services with customers to outfit and inspire them.

• Empower teams to exceed customer expectations through the company selling model.

• Help store leaders execute daily operational action plans.

• Motivate and coach associates to recognize and improve performance.

• Drive results by identifying business opportunities in partnership with store leaders.

• Assess daily schedules to maximize productivity and equalize payroll.

• Share daily communications with store teams and prioritize tasks as needed.

• Support store leadership with onboarding new associates when needed.

• Support the store’s priorities by adhering to brand guidelines, operational requirements, and asset protection policies.
  

You’ll bring to the role

• 1-3 years retail experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Passion for styling and love of working with people

• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

• Proficient with technology, including an ability to operate store systems accurately
  

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 6234-Glenbrook-LaneBryant-Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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.