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?

About the role

As a Sales Associate, you are the ultimate brand ambassador. You create authentic connections with customers and guide their shopping journey by offering personalized styling recommendations. You help keep the store looking beautiful by ensuring merchandise is well-organized and in the right place on the sales floor, ready to impress customers. You'll collaborate with your team to create 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:

• Connect with customers and listen to their needs to create personalized customer experiences.

• Share product knowledge and recommendations to help style the customer.

• Use brand behaviors and personalized service to drive brand loyalty.

• 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

• Sales Associate or customer-focused experience (preferred)

• Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers

• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system

• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions

Benefits

• Merchandise discount across our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lane Bryant (in-store and online) plus additional quarterly discount incentives

• 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*

• 401(k)*

*Job offers will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs is subject to employment type and role, and program requirements.

Location:

Store 1168-South Park Mall-ANN-Charlotte, NC 28211

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. 

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.