Assistant Manager

Knitwell Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Crestview Hills, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager supports the store manager in driving operational excellence and financial performance while fostering a customer-focused environment. They are responsible for leading the sales floor, coaching associates, and ensuring a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

Qualifications

This role requires 1+ year of retail management experience and strong business acumen to drive results. Key skills include a hospitality mindset, technology proficiency, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and nurture relationships with customers and associates.

Job Description

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 Assistant Manager, you support the customer experience and shape a strong store culture for associates. Your role as a store leader is an opportunity to nurture relationships with both customers and associates.

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.

  • Act as a leader on the sales floor and model the brand's behaviors to engage and assist customers.

  • Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand's behaviors to create genuine customer connections.

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

  • Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

  • Support the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and developing talent.

  • Use tools and reporting to drive operational excellence and financial discipline.

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

You'll bring to the role

  • 1+ year retail management experience (preferred)

  • Brings a hospitality mindset when connecting with customers and associates

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

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

  • Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions
     

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 2279-Crestview Hills Town Ctr-ANN-Crestview Hills, KY 41017

Position 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 myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. 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

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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