Job description

The Visual Merchandiser Lead role is the highest level visual position at the store level. This person supports management team in achieving goals by providing World-Class service. Serves as a role model for building relationships with customers. Maintains presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage areas.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...

Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining
Seek out & promote innovative ways to make Pottery Barn a neighborhood destination for inspiration
Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand
Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales
Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards
Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the Pottery Barn Brand
Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination
Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise
Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays
Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe
Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First Philosophy
Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others
Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
A technologically and data-driven business
Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
We get to be creative daily
A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
We have fun!

We’re excited about you because...

1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred. Specialty retail preferred
Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
Ability to operate POS system
Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Benefits:

Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here’s a look at what you might be eligible for:

A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Location specific sample sales
A business casual work environment
San Francisco based bike share program
Time off to volunteer
Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
Company-sponsored community involvement
Various discounts on local businesses

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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