Store Manager, Fayette Mall

Ann Taylor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Opportunities for monthly bonuses

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact through partnerships

Job summary

Ann Taylor in Lexington, KY is seeking a Store Manager to lead customer and associate experiences, drive profitability, and maintain visual standards. You will coach your team to maximize talent and ensure a welcoming store atmosphere for all customers and staff.

Requirements include 2+ years of retail Store Manager or service-industry experience, a hospitality mindset, and strong leadership plus communication skills. Benefits include health plans, retirement, PTO, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail Store Manager or service industry experience preferred.
• Hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates.
• Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Technology proficient and able to operate a point-of-sale system.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a customer-focused environment that delivers exceptional experiences.
• Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage brand behaviors.
• Hire and build an effective store team through training and development.
• Create an inclusive store environment where everyone feels welcome and engaged.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including opening and closing, budgeting, and payroll.

Skills

Customer service

People management

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality mindset

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? As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store. You are empowered to drive a profitable business by focusing on customer experience, operational performance, visual standards, and strong community engagement. You coach your team to reach their full potential and ensure a welcoming experience for all customers and associates.

The impact you can have

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences. Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand's behaviors to create genuine customer connections. Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience. Hire and build an effective store team through training, coaching, and talent development. Create an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged. Develop a strong operational dynamic within the team to achieve store goals. Promote in-store community events and philanthropic partnerships. Use tools and reporting to oversee store profitability, effective budgeting, and payroll. Analyze reporting to develop short and long-term retail plans. Manage the day-to-day operations of the store, including opening and closing.

You’ll bring to the role

You’ll bring to the role 2+ years retail Store Manager or service industry experience (preferred) Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates Strong people management skills and an ability to develop talent Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system Strong business acumen and ability to develop strategies and create action plans to drive results Action-oriented mindset with an ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & holidays
• Opportunities for monthly bonuses
• 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.

Location

Store 0275-Fayette Mall-ANN-Lexington, KY 40503

Position Type

Regular/Full 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.

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

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