Asst Store Mgr - Visual, Full Time, Granville - Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager of Visual to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and visual merchandising. In this dynamic role, you will lead the visual presentation of the store, ensuring a welcoming environment while coaching staff to deliver outstanding service. Your expertise in visual display and merchandising will be crucial in identifying opportunities and executing strategies that align with our People-First philosophy. Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and be part of a culture that fosters growth and innovation.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

RSP plan and investment opportunities

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits including dental and vision

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of visual display and merchandising experience required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage visual aspects of the business including merchandising and display.
• Provide exceptional customer service to achieve world-class standards.
• Attract and develop top visual talent while maintaining store standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Leadership Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

2-3 Years Experience in Visual Display

Job description

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the 'AODA') in Ontario, Williams-Sonoma Canada would like to advise that it complies with all applicable requirements of the AODA and, if necessary, provides accessibility for all applicants and associates with physical and mental disabilities, both during recruitment and employment.

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

About the Team

Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers' lives at home. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day. Our corporate values that guide our actions and decisions are our People First culture, customers, quality, shareholders, integrity, and corporate responsibility.

Overview of the Assistant Manager of Visual role

You will support management team in achieving goals by providing World-Class service. You will serve as a role model for building relationships with customers. You will maintain presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage in all areas of the store. You will implement visual changes and maintain store standards.

Responsibilities

1. Manage all visual aspects of the business including visual, display, merchandising and floorset execution
2. Own the business by identifying opportunities, developing and executing strategies and protect Company assets
3. Provide exceptional customer service in the store to achieve world-class service standards
4. Reinforce customer service principles by coaching staff on their successes and challenges
5. Attract, retain and develop top visual and display talent
6. Create and ensure a positive environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity in accordance with our People-First Philosophy

Criteria

1. Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills
2. Superior critical thinking skills to creatively identify challenges and develop action plans in a timely manner
3. Great time management skills and ability to execute multiple tasks and appropriately manage competing priorities
4. 2-3 years of previous visual display and merchandising experience or management

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
2. Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
3. Full time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business.
4. Part-Time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. The anticipated pay range for this role will be: $25.00-$29.00 per hour.

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

1. A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
2. A RSP plan and other investment opportunities
3. A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
4. Paid vacations and holidays (full-time)
5. Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits (full-time)

Your Journey in Continued Learning

1. Individual development plans and career pathing conversations
2. Annual performance appraisals
3. Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities
4. Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University
5. Leadership development opportunities

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.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.