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Sales Associate-ANN

Knitwell Group · Wauwatosa, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting calls a sales associate the ultimate brand ambassador. How would you describe Ann Taylor's style to a new customer?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the polished, work-to-weekend style well enough to represent it.

Tell me about a time you made someone's day through great service.

What they are checking: Whether they create authentic connections, not just quick transactions.

How do you keep merchandise organized and in the right place on the sales floor?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the store looking ready, which the posting names as part of the role.

Tell me about a time you worked with teammates to serve a busy rush of customers.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate smoothly when the floor gets busy.

What would you do to learn about new products each season?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to learn product details that make their recommendations credible.

What would you do

A customer needs an outfit for a job interview tomorrow. How do you help her?

What they are checking: Whether they ask about her needs and build a confident look, which is personalized styling in action.

How do you start a conversation with a customer who says she is just looking?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay welcoming and helpful without pressure, leaving the door open.

The item a customer wants is not in her size in the store. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find solutions like other stores or online ordering so the sale is not lost.

How do you handle a customer who is unhappy with something she bought?

What they are checking: Whether they listen, stay calm and look for a fair solution that keeps her coming back.

About the work

How would you recommend pieces that go together to help a customer build a wardrobe?

What they are checking: Whether they think in outfits and versatility, which raises both satisfaction and sales.

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The full job description

As published by Knitwell Group.

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 a Sales Associate, you are the ultimate brand ambassador. You create authentic connections with customers and guide their shopping journey by offering personalized styling recommendations. You help keep the store looking beautiful by ensuring merchandise is well-organized and in the right place on the sales floor, ready to impress customers. You'll collaborate with your team to create personalized customer experiences and support our always-inviting environment on the sales floor. The impact you can have In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: • Connect with customers and listen to their needs to create personalized customer experiences. • Share product knowledge and recommendations to help style the customer. • Use brand behaviors and personalized service to drive brand loyalty. • Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer. • Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools. • Partner with store leaders to achieve individual goals and daily expectations. • Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and being helpful to others. You'll bring to the role • Sales Associate or customer-focused experience (preferred) • Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers • Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays • Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system • Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions 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 2535-Mayfair-ANN-Wauwatosa, WI 53226 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 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.

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