Fall Retail Management Internship

Knitwell Group

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Little Rock, Arkansas

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Responsibilities

The Sales Lead supports the store manager by modeling excellent customer service and providing guidance to associates to ensure a seamless shopping experience. They are responsible for maintaining visual and operational standards while coaching the team to drive profitable business results.

Qualifications

This internship requires some retail sales experience, ideally around 6 months, and potentially some management experience. You should be comfortable using technology, be a good communicator, and have flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Description

About us

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role
 

As a Sales Lead, you're a key team member who supports and role models excellent customer experiences. Your focus is on delivering personalized customer experiences and providing guidance and support to associates. You have a direct impact on both the customer experience and the associate experience. You'll collaborate with the Store Manager to become an expert on store functions, so you are ready to step in as manager when needed. 

The impact you can have

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Be a representative of the brand and model personalized customer experience behaviors.

  • Assist store leaders with onboarding and developing an effective, highly engaged team.

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

  • Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.

  • Use tools to drive a customer-focused team environment and profitable business.

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

  • Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and supporting the team.

  • Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools.

  • Seamlessly step into the role of manager when needed.
     

You'll bring to the role

  • 6-months of retail sales experience (preferred)

  • Management experience (preferred)

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

  • Enjoys communicating and coaching

  • Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions

  • Ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan

  • 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 1487-Midtowne-ANN-Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Type:

Regular/Part 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

Knitwell Group

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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