Assoc Store Mgr, Full-Time, Highland Village - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits including dental and vision

Job summary

A leading retail company in Texas is seeking a management professional to oversee store operations, meet sales goals, and develop team members. You will train and motivate associates while ensuring store standards are met. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of management experience, a proven track record in retail, and excellent leadership skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a generous employee discount. This company values creativity and autonomy in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years management experience, preferably in specialty retail.
• Proven ability to manage staff to meet sales and payroll goals.
• Ability to allocate time effectively for multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store meets or exceeds sales and contest goals.
• Recruit, interview, and select qualified candidates.
• Train and motivate all associates through ongoing programs.
• Provide feedback and complete performance appraisals.

Skills

Management experience

Sales management

Effective communication

Motivating and influencing others

Organizational skills

Job description

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Responsibilities

• In partnership with the General Manager, ensure store meets or exceeds sales and contest goals. Meet payroll goals based on current trends.
• Prioritize, plan, and adjust schedules and daily agendas to meet business goals. Hold team accountable to achieving goals. In partnership with the General Manager, recruit, interview, and select qualified candidates to build a talent pipeline to achieve current and future business goals.
• Train and motivate all associates through ongoing programs in sales, customer service, and product knowledge.
• Develop associates to assume increased levels of responsibility.
• Assess performance and provide ongoing feedback; complete and deliver performance appraisals and development plans. Ensure team provides an exceptional customer experience in the store to achieve World Class Service standards.
• Maintain presence through effective floor management and ensure staff coverage in all areas of the store.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure ongoing safety training and awareness.
• Ensure store standards are met and maintained, i.e., visuals, cleanliness, signage, safety, etc.
• In partnership with the General Manager, manage store-operating procedures (i.e., inventory levels and cash control) to minimize store losses.
• Responsible for ensuring the store meets company guidelines in opening and closing.
• In partnership with the General Manager, monitor company assets through accurate inventory procedures.
• Ensure associates comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy.
• Monitor assets through accurate inventory management procedures.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 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!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years management experience. Specialty retail preferred.
• Proven ability to manage staff to meet and exceed sales, while meeting payroll goals.

• Proven ability to identify top talent and train/develop/retain great people.
• Proven ability to think through complex issues and allocate time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Proven ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

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

• 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.
• 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.

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. 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.