Operating under the brands Talbots and J. Jill, The Talbots, Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailer of women’s, children’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. At the end of fiscal 2006, the Company operated a total of 1,364 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and the U.K., with 1,125 stores under the Talbots brand name and 239 stores under the J. Jill brand name. Its direct marketing operation circulated approximately 118 million catalogs worldwide in fiscal 2006, with 48 million under the Talbots brand name and 70 million under the J. Jill brand name.

Talbots, Inc. Corporate Headquarters - Hingham, MATalbots Corporate Headquarters is located about 30 minutes south of Boston, Massachusetts and serves as the company's business and merchandising offices. We are situated in a beautiful residential area with the serenity of the ocean less than a mile away and the excitement of the city 15 miles away from our red doors. The headquarters is home to more than 1,000 employees who work in merchandising, finance, human resources, market research, consumer and store location research, manufacturing, information systems, advertising, catalog development, direct marketing and customer service.

Distribution Center - Lakeville, MATalbots state-of-the-art Distribution Center for retail, catalog and web is located in Lakeville, Massachusetts. Lakeville is a rural community located 35 miles south of the Hingham Corporate Headquarters. Talbots Distribution Center is situated in the Great Ponds Industrial Park, close to Interstate 495 and the MBTA commuter rail station. The 930,000 square foot distribution center processes all Talbots domestic store merchandise, catalog and web shipments worldwide. The Distribution Center processes in excess of 40 million units annually.

Product Development - New York, NYTalbots Product Development Center is located on the 8th floor at 1700 Broadway in New York City, conveniently located to the garment center, prime shopping, hotels and transportation hubs. The office consists of general offices for the execution of all product development activities, the product services color/fabric library and art studio, and the compliance department

Customer Service Center - Knoxville, TNThe Knoxville Customer Service Center, located in East Tennessee, is at the Gateway to the Smoky Mountains. Knoxville is the third fastest growing city in the South. The Customer Service Center works in partnership with catalog development, direct marketing, merchandising, MIS, telecommunications, Lakeville and customer service. All of these areas support our Catalog Sales efforts by providing technical assistance and communicating information which impacts our customer service.

Systems Center - Tampa, FloridaTalbots Systems Center is located in beautiful Tampa, Florida. Our state-of-the-art facility is located only minutes away from the country's #1 airport and from the beaches of Clearwater and St. Petersburg. We are centrally located in the Westshore Business District with easy access to the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa.

RetailWith a longstanding tradition of service excellence with a personal touch, Talbots stores provide a warm and friendly workplace where both customers and associates are valued. Talbots continually trains our associates to uphold industry-best practices, and our innovative philosophy supports our stores in the quest to “Do What is Right” for the customer and the business.

J. Jill Corporate Office and Product Development – Quincy, MA, Distribution Center – Tilton, NH, Liaison Office - New Delhi, India, Retail Stores – Various Malls and Lifestyle Centers Across United States J. Jill’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Quincy, Massachusetts just south of Boston. The office is approximately 96,000 square feet and houses the company’s business and merchandising offices. The Distribution Center opened in 1998 in Tilton, New Hampshire. This 573,000 square foot facility houses J. Jill’s fulfillment and distribution operations, as well as the company’s call center operation and other administrative offices. J. Jill opened its liaison office in 2006 in New Delhi, India. The office oversees the

development, sourcing and manufacturing of the brand’s apparel and accessories that are manufactured in India. About the Brand: J. Jill's artistically inspired line of apparel, shoes and accessories is designed to appeal to women with a sophisticated casual lifestyle. The merchandise derives its inspiration from natural elements and is distinguished by relaxed, feminine styling and unique, artistic details. Appropriate for multiple end uses, the J. Jill line is offered throughout the United States in Misses, Petites, Woman and Tall sizes.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following opportunities:

Talbots Corporate Headquarters in Hingham

Manager, Store Information SystemsManager, Store Financial Planning & AnalysisSenior Accounting AnalystIT AuditorFixed Asset AccountantPolicy & Procedures WriterManager, State & Local TaxProject Manager, Federal Income Tax ComplianceWeb Project ManagerMerchandise PlannerGraphic Designer

Talbots Product Development Office, New York, NY

Design Manager, Fashion AccessoriesAssociate Design Manager, Sweaters

Talbots Systems Center, Tampa FLDatabase Analyst- Oracle FinancialsDatabase Analyst- PeopleSoftSystems Analyst- PeopleSoftSr. Programmer Analyst (PKMS/WMS/AS400 experience)

J. Jill Corporate Office, Quincy, MA

Retail PlannerRetail Planning ManagerDirector of Retail MarketingCopywriterBusiness Analyst, Product DevelopmentManager of Supply Chain Process and ApplicationStore Systems Specialist

J. Jill Distribution Center, Tilton, NH

Sales Tax Associate

For a full description of Talbots Brand opportunities, please go www.talbots.jobs. Interested in working at Talbots, but can't find the specific opportunity you're looking for? Click here to submit your resume to be considered for future opportunities in Merchandising (Buyer, Assistant Buyer), Product Development (Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager), Manufacturing (Technical Design, Sourcing), Catalog Development (Art Director, Copywriter), Finance or Direct Marketing.For additional Talbots Brand information you may contact: Kimberly Bartlett1 Talbots DriveHingham, MA 02043781- 741-4255

If you are interested in working with J. Jill or receiving additional information on the J. Jill positions listed above, please send an e-mail to Krista.williams@jjill.com.