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Sales Associate Part Time (SAPT)-Lane Bryant

Knitwell Group · Geneva, IL · $15.00–$15.25 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a part-time role at Lane Bryant in Geneva. What availability can you offer, and how do you handle schedule changes?

What they are checking: Whether they can be dependable with part-time hours, which small store teams rely on.

Lane Bryant is the iconic plus-size brand. Why do you want to work here?

What they are checking: Whether they connect with the brand's mission of accepting all sizes and shapes.

Tell me about a time you used good communication to solve a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they have the strong written and verbal communication skills the posting asks for.

Describe a time you planned your tasks to get everything done on a busy shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can plan and prioritize, which the posting lists under operations.

What would you do

How would you make a customer feel welcome the moment she walks in?

What they are checking: Whether they create the warm, welcoming environment the posting lists first among success characteristics.

A customer is discouraged after trying on several items that did not fit well. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle a sensitive fit moment with kindness and find better options.

A customer wants an item that is only available online. How do you help her get it?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to deliver the OMNI experience the posting describes.

How would you help with store operations when the sales floor is quiet?

What they are checking: Whether they pitch in on operational tasks without being asked, which the posting expects.

About the work

What questions would you ask to understand what a customer is looking for?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold the intentional conversation the posting describes, not just a quick greeting.

How do you keep up with fit and fashion trends to share with customers?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in fashion and product knowledge, which builds trust.

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The full job description

As published by Knitwell Group.

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. 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. 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 6376-Geneva Cms-LaneBryant-Geneva, IL 60134 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.

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