Holiday Retail Associate — Fast-Paced Customer Service

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discounts across brands

Competitive pay

Collaborative team environment

Retail experience opportunities

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Holiday Seasonal Associate to join during the busy holiday period. You will deliver outstanding customer service on the sales floor, operate the register, stock merchandise, and keep the store organized for peak season activity.

Role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication as you assist customers with selections, promotions, and store services while meeting sales goals and maintaining store standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 75 pounds using appropriate equipment and safe lifting techniques.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, gift ideas, promotions, and store services.
• Accurately process sales, returns, exchanges, and other POS transactions.
• Help achieve store sales goals through product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
• Receive, process, ticket, stock, and replenish merchandise throughout the store.
• Maintain organized stockrooms and sales floor presentation to ensure products are easy to shop.
• Support fulfillment activities, customer pickups, deliveries, and inventory accuracy as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized sales floor, stockroom, and checkout area.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and support the store wherever business needs require.
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Holiday Seasonal Associate to join during the busy holiday period. You will deliver outstanding customer service on the sales floor, operate the register, stock merchandise, and keep the store organized for peak season activity.

Role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication as you assist customers with selections, promotions, and store services while meeting sales goals and maintaining store standards.