Assistant Store Manager: Williams Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Waverley Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for their Bondi Junction store. This full-time role involves driving customer service excellence, leading a team, and meeting sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will possess retail leadership experience and a passion for enhancing customer lives. This position offers generous employee discounts, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leadership, preferably in homewares or specialty retail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead independently and inspire teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute strategies to achieve KPIs.
• Set and manage sales goals.
• Coach and develop team performance.
• Drive exceptional customer service.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Customer service passion

Coaching and mentoring

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Job description

Williams Sonoma is a multi‑channel specialty retailer of high‑quality products for the home. Our family of brands in Australia includes the well‑known retailer’s west elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and Williams‑Sonoma.

Job Description

Our Williams Sonoma store in Bondi Junction is seeking a results‑driven, customer‑focused, and dynamic Assistant Store Manager to deliver exceptional customer service, lead an outstanding team and inspire great performance. This is a permanent, full‑time position (76 hours per fortnight) on a rotating four‑week roster, with availability to work full alternate weekends as part of the roster rotation.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

We are all about creating a workplace where you feel supported, inspired, and excited to come to work. Here’s just a taste of what you will enjoy as part of our team:

• Generous employee discounts so you can enjoy our amazing products
• Paid parental leave to support you through life’s most important milestones
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Career growth opportunities with real investment in your development
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your success is celebrated
• The chance to be part of a fast‑growing global business with an entrepreneurial spirit

What You Will Be Doing

• Identify opportunities, develop and execute strategies, and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly reports to achieve KPIs
• Set daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals
• Support company promotions and sales events
• Coach and develop team members to drive individual and team performance
• Provide exceptional customer service to achieve world‑class service standards
• Drive our Design Services business area by motivating associates
• Create and ensure a positive environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity, in accordance with our People‑First Philosophy

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Retail leadership experience, ideally in homewares or specialty retail
• A passion for customer service and enhancing our customers’ lives at home
• A love to coach, mentor, inspire, and help grow your team to meet and exceed goals
• A drive to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and consistently look for ways to think outside the box
• Proven success in achieving results both independently and through others by creating a spirit of teamwork
• Fearlessness in going above and beyond to exceed customers’ expectations and close sales
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Critical thinking skills to creatively identify challenges and develop action plans in a timely manner
• Independent leadership ability to lead yourself and others to achieve results

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be mobile in the store and back‑of‑house areas, including standing for long periods
• Ability to climb ladders and use other equipment in line with safety standards
• Ability to lift and mobilise medium to large items, up to 30 kg, while utilising appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Ready to join the Team?

If you’re a motivated Retail Professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply today and make an impact as our next Assistant Store Manager.

Only candidates with permanent work rights in Australia will be considered.