Assistant Sales Manager , Polaris Fashion Place

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43240, Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
Fashion • Retail
The Role
About usAnn 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 Manager, you are part of the store leadership team that brings our brand experience to life by cultivating customer and associate engagement. This role partners with the Store Manager to drive sales by delivering an omnichannel experience for our customers. While cultivating an environment of genuine customer connection, you'll also foster a strong store culture for associates. You educate, coach, and mentor associates on modeling brand behaviors and building authentic customer relationships. This is your opportunity, in partnership with the Store Manager, to build a high-performing team, drive results, and deliver operational excellence.

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.  

  • Build genuine customer relationships by ensuring high associate engagement and customer service levels.

  • Model brand behaviors and cultivate a customer-centric culture.

  • Onboard new hires and develop an effective team of associates.

  • Create an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.

  • Provide in-the-moment feedback and coaching so each associate can bring their best to customer interactions.

  • Uphold the highest brand visual standards for merchandise on the sales floor.

  • Lead activities to drive the store's performance, including financial and operational objectives.

  • Balance selling responsibilities and overall store operations activities.

You'll bring to the role

  • 1 year retail management experience (preferred)

  • Brings a hospitality mindset when connecting with customers

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

  • Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent

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

  • Strong business acumen and ability to create action plans to drive results

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. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.


 

Location:

Store 2559-Polaris Fashion Place-ANN-Columbus, OH 43240Position Type:Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

$15.10 - $18.10 Hourly USD

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

KnitWell Group Insights

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
12,643 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

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.

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