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About The Company:

Choosing the right company for your career says a lot about who you are. That's why The Talbots, Inc., is such a perfect choice. Our portfolio of brands serving the fastest-growing segment of the population today--the age 35+ customer--offers career opportunities at all levels and locations. Here, you'll enjoy the chance to combine your skills, style and confidence with a company whose elevated standards reflect your own. Our history, our people and our philosophy all distinguish The Talbots, Inc., from any other retailer in the country

Positions Available:

Job Title: Store Manager (Job Code: S104)

The Talbots Store Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of all management within a single concept store. This position is accountable for sales achievement, outstanding customer service and visual presentation, maximizing profits by controlling expenses and protecting company assets.

Candidates for this position must have a minimum of 3-5 years of retail management experience, preferably in specialty retailing. Qualifications include excellent communication skills and strong leadership abilities, as well as excellent organizational and time management skills. Additional candidate qualifications include an outgoing, motivated approach with assertive, independent decision-making skills.

Ability to travel may be required and ability to relocate is desirable.

Positions and openings vary by location and may not be available at all stores.

Job Title: Associate Store Manager (Job Code: S566)

The Talbots Associate Store Manager is responsible for a single concept within a multiple concept or expansion store and functions in a senior role amongst the management team supporting the General Manager or Store Manager in all aspects of the store(s). This includes responsibility for the single concept sales volume, outstanding customer service and visual presentation, maximizing profits by controlling expenses and protecting company assets.

Candidates for this position must have a minimum of 2-4 years of retail management experience, preferably in specialty retailing. Qualifications include excellent communication skills and strong leadership abilities, as well as excellent organizational and time management skills. Additional candidate qualifications include an outgoing, motivated approach with assertive, independent decision-making skills.

Ability to travel may be required and ability to relocate is desirable.

Positions and openings vary by location and may not be available at all stores.

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager (Job code :S032)

The Talbots Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Store Manager, General Manager or Associate Manager and assumes all responsibilities for store operations and is responsible for sales volume, outstanding customer service and visual presentation, maximizing profits by controlling expenses and protecting company assets.

Candidates for this position must have a minimum of 1-3 years of management experience. Qualifications include excellent communication skills and strong leadership abilities, as well as excellent organizational and time management skills. Additional candidate qualifications include an outgoing, motivated approach with assertive, independent decision-making skills. Ability to travel may be required and ability to relocate is desirable.

Positions and openings vary by location and may not be available at all stores.

Job Title: Store Sales Associate (job code: H170)

The Talbots Sales Associate is responsible for providing outstanding service to all customers while meeting all customer service standards of selling. The Talbots Sales Associate is expected to achieve individual goals and is responsible for the maintenance of merchandise on the selling floor, as well as housekeeping duties.

Candidates for this position must have six months of sales experience and demonstrate high levels of customer service and selling skills. This position is full-time or part-time and requires flexible availability for scheduling.

Positions and openings vary by location and may not be available at all stores.

Job Title: Store Shipping and Receiving Associate (Job Code: H210)

The Talbots Store Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for receipt and transfer of inventory, stockroom maintenance and other operational responsibilities. This position performs in a supportive and productive manner operating in the best interest of store performance and customer service.

Prior retail experience or shipping experience preferred. Candidates for this position must demonstrate strong organizational and computational skills and operate in a fast paced environment to meet deadlines. This position is part-time and requires flexible availability for scheduling.

Company Website URL:

www.talbots.com