Sales Lead - Visual Merchandising

Brand Overview:

At Ann Taylor, we see beauty in a woman's real life. From simple pleasures to more momentous occasions, the life she lives offers far more allure than any fantasy. She cultivates it with careful thought and curiosity, choosing only what feels right and rings true. She has the courage to know who she is. And she knows we know her too. Along the way, we've been a constant source of inspiration and style, helping her look and feel her best at every moment. It's something we try to do with everything we create: elevate her everyday, every day.We believe what you do is just as important as how you do it. We're committed to fostering a community where all Associates lead with their strengths, feel connected to what we stand for, are accountable to growing our culture together, and are supported in their individual development. You're invited to discover the unparalleled opportunities that await you.Ready to ? We currently have an opportunity for a Sales Lead - Visual Merchandising to join our team located at our Store 1149-Market Common Clarendon-ANN-Arlington, VA 22201.

Position Overview:

Fit might not come across on a job description. But candidates who "fit" feel strongly connected with all the things a woman values, believes in, supports, defends, embraces, loves. They're relationship builders, team players, believers in fashion first and people always. Those "one in a million" candidates are the ones we covet. Because they're capable of shaping an experience that will make someone's day, inspire her to look, and feel and be her best. They make it happen. Because they get it. Because they fit.

Position Overview:

Responsibilities will include:- Providing exceptional client service- Oporating as the Manager on Duty- Performing operational and transactional functions- Handeling client service issues- Issuing approvals for desk transactions as well as opening and closing the store- This particular opening, at Ann Taylor - Clarendon, will have the Division of Responsibility of Visual Merchandising, which will include setting new arrivals to brand standard as well as maintaining presentation between floor sets

Sales Lead Responsibilities:

In addition to Sales Associate roles of provideing excellence in delivering the Client Experience, the Sales Lead is responsible for supporting Store Management in overseeing the operational functioning of the store including, but not limited to:
- Driving revenue by proactively managing the client experience while effectively performing Manager on Duty responsibilities- Coaching Associates “in the moment” on client interactions & performance to maximize productivity & capture client opportunities- Possessing keys to the store, performing opening and closing procedures- Utilizing reports to make effective merchandising decisions & style the store to Division standards- Additional responsibilities as assigned

Location:

Store 1149-Market Common Clarendon-ANN-Arlington, VA 22201

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.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29 - 38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.