You should have sales or customer experience, a hospitality mindset, flexible availability, tech proficiency for POS, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions.

You will engage with customers, offer personalized styling advice, maintain store standards, utilize technology for promotions, collaborate with leaders, and foster positive team relationships.

Customer Relations

Sales & Business Development

United States

Blacksburg

For 25 years, LOFT has been the go-to brand for optimistic and versatile style—clothing, jewelry, shoes, and accessories—that aspires to bring joy and confidence to women everywhere, every day. We pride ourselves on our mood-boosting print and color, playful designs, and the feel-good nature of our fits. At LOFT, we harness the enduring power of optimism in our mission to celebrate the everyday and inspire future possibilities. 
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of well-being by offering benefits that meet you where you are. Our associates have opportunities to learn and grow from experienced leaders. Plus, associates have access to discounted apparel year-round.
 
Positive community impact is an essential part of our culture. We approach this work by partnering with organizations that support women's health and empowerment like The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and DonorsChoose, among others.
 
Since our founding in 1998, our associates have been delivering on our promise to delight customers. We do that by offering versatile fashion, fun styles, and perfect self-expression. Come join our always-inviting, feel-good LOFT community of associates and customers joined together by our belief in the power of positive energy

Retail & Consumer Goods

LOFT

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About us</h2>
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 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:<ul><li>
Connect with customers and listen to their needs to create personalized customer experiences.</li><li>
Share product knowledge and recommendations to help style the customer.</li><li>
Use brand behaviors and personalized service to drive brand loyalty.</li><li>
Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.</li><li>
Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools.</li><li>
Partner with store leaders to achieve individual goals and daily expectations.</li><li>
Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and being helpful to others.</li></ul> 
You'll bring to the role
<ul><li>Sales Associate or customer-focused experience (preferred)</li><li>
Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers</li><li>
Flexible availability &ndash; including evenings, weekends, and holidays</li><li>
Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system</li><li>
Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions</li></ul> 
Benefits
<ul><li>401(k) plan</li><li>
Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands</li><li>
Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands</li><li>
Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships</li></ul> 
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 1682-First and Main-ANN-Blacksburg, VA 24060<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Position Type:</h2>
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</div>

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 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 1682-First and Main-ANN-Blacksburg, VA 24060
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

Part Time Summer Sales Associates

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