About usOur 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 Assistant Manager, you drive daily operational and brand excellence throughout the store. You are responsible for guiding the store team to deliver consistently positive customer experiences. You will work closely with the store leadership team to achieve store goals. As Assistant Manager, you prioritize coaching and leading on the sales floor while staying engaged with talent development, merchandising, and store performance. If you want to work for a brand that emphasizes 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:
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Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment for associates and customers.
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Own the execution of daily store operations, visual standards, and action plans.
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Drive store results by implementing Lane Bryant customer experience, incentive, and product knowledge strategies.
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Deliver a fashion-focused Lane Bryant experience for customers.
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Partner with the store leadership team to recruit, hire, and develop a diverse team of talent.
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Collaborate with associates on merchandising, stocking the sales floor, and maintaining a clean, neat, well-presented store.
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Engage in company-sponsored community events and philanthropic initiatives.
You'll bring to the role
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6 months specialty retail and management experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Strong communication, supervisory, and customer service skills
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Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays
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Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
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Proficient with technology, including an ability to operate store systems accurately
Benefits
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Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Lane Bryant, plus you may also be eligible for discounts at other KnitWell Group brands
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Support for your individual development plus opportunity for growth within our family of brands
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A culture of giving back – opportunities to support our philanthropic partners that benefit local communities*
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Medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) retirement*
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Time off – Paid time off & holidays*
*Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs is based on employment type, role, and location.
Location:
Store 4210-Outlts of DesMoines-LaneBryant-Altoona, IA 50009Position 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 [email protected]. 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 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KnitWell Group and has not been reviewed or approved by KnitWell Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as broad, with three medical plan options that include telemedicine alongside dental and vision coverage. Support services like no-cost EAP counseling and disability coverage add depth beyond basic medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is described as unusually robust for retail, including fertility benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance up to $10,000 per child after a service requirement. Paid New Parent Leave is available for birth, adoption, or foster care.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits access extends to part-time associates starting at 15+ hours per week, which widens eligibility compared to many retail peers. Offerings are still described as variable by role, brand, and hours, but the baseline access is comparatively broad.
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As KnitWell Group, iconic brands Ann Taylor, Chico's, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, and White House Black Market together generate more approximately $6 billion in sales, making KnitWell one of the largest specialty apparel companies in the United States.
