Associate (SAPT)-Lane Bryant at Knitwell Group

Springfield, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

15.25

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Engagement, Sales, Communication Skills, Fashion Knowledge, Product Knowledge, Operational Support, Task Prioritization, Safety Awareness, Mobile Technology Proficiency, Relationship Building, Curiosity, Confidence, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Flexibility

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

About us Our 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. Title: Associate Reports to: Store Manager, General Manager or Multi-Store Manager Overview: The Lane Bryant Associate is responsible for creating a hospitable store environment using customer engagement that contributes to the achievement of Company goals. Success Characteristics: Creates a warm and welcoming environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills Represents the brand through fashion and product knowledge. Seamlessly integrates OMNI experience. Responsibilities: Sales and Service: Identifies customer needs & wants with curiosity and confidence through intentional conversation. Uses company resources to reinforce the brand experience and facilitate/build strong, enduring relationships. Shares and represents current products, fit and fashion trends with customers to appropriately wardrobe, inspire and build trust. Operations: Supports areas of operational energy as needed. Plans and prioritizes tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer and business. Protects company assets and maintains a safe work environment. Follows all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws. Requirements: Strong sales or hospitality experience preferred with demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance standards. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Proficient and confident utilizing mobile technology (e.g. Registers and iPad) to engage with customers. Adjust or move store fixtures including but not limited to garment racks, mannequins, shipment boxes or merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds in all directions on a frequent basis; may need to adjust or move objects or merchandise weighing as much as 50 pounds in all directions on occasion and with assistance as available. Retrieve merchandise displayed or stored above shoulder level on a frequent basis, which may include climbing up to a 12-foot ladder; may need to replace overhead lightbulbs, signs, etc. on an occasional basis using up to a 12-foot ladder. Location: Store 4743-White Oaks Plaza-LaneBryant-Springfield, IL 62704 Position Type: Regular/Part time Pay Range: $15.00 - $15.25 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 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. NOTE: For quick results, enter a city or mall name in the search to narrow the list of opportunities. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: • It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. • We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. • Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). • Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include “Info@company.net” instead of “Info@company.com,” and misspelled company names like “Info@companie.com” or “Info@compaany.com.” • If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website (https://www.ascena.com/home/our-careers/work-with-us/), report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site). • If you have any questions or are not sure if you’ve applied to our Brands, please reach out to myHRSupport@AscenaRetail.com to confirm. • If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement.

Responsibilities

The Lane Bryant Associate is responsible for creating a hospitable store environment and engaging with customers to meet their needs. This role involves supporting operational tasks and maintaining a safe work environment while following company policies.