KnitWell Group

Brand Overview:

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?

Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Stylist, Mall In Columbia to join our team located at our Store 0435-The Mall in Columbia-ANN-Columbia, MD 21044.

Position Overview:

About the role

As a Stylist, you act as the ultimate brand ambassador, providing personalized styling guidance that helps customers express their authentic selves. You'll share your extensive product knowledge, answer questions, and inspire customers with your styling recommendations. By truly listening to their needs, you guide customers to find styles that suit their multifaceted lives. You'll collaborate with your team to achieve business goals, provide 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:

• Be a representative of the brand and engage with customers to learn their lifestyle, needs, and wants.
• Offer customers personalized Styling Appointments to drive brand loyalty.
• Share product knowledge and recommendations to style the customer.
• Build a customer base through personalized, relationship-based service.
• 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

• 1 year Sales Associate or customer-focus experience
• Ability to work 20 hours a week
• Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers
• Enjoys communicating and building relationships
• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions
• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Bring your personal style and positive energy to the sales floor

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor and LOFT, plus you may also be eligible for discounts at other KnitWell Group brands
• Support for your individual development plus opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – opportunities to support our philanthropic partners that benefit local communities*
• Associate Incentive Program that allows you to earn points for achieving your goals and redeem them for products of your choice*
• Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs is subject to employment type and role.

Location:

Store 0435-The Mall in Columbia-ANN-Columbia, MD 21044

Position Type:

Regular/Part time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.