Lead Sales (Key Holder), Part Time Flex, Garden City - Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Lead, Sales (Key Holder) who will inspire customers to express themselves in their homes. This role is pivotal in driving sales and creating memorable experiences by connecting customers with products that enhance their entertaining style. The ideal candidate will have a passion for home design and a proven track record in retail sales, showcasing leadership and communication skills. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while enjoying a competitive compensation package and benefits that support your well-being. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making a difference in customers' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits including dental and vision

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail sales experience with shift supervision preferred.
• Experience in home-related design or visual merchandising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging customer experiences and support management daily.
• Ensure store meets financial goals and provide world-class service.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization skills

Leadership skills

Motivational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Lead, Sales (Key Holder) role

You will inspire customers to express themselves in their home. You will bring the brand to life for our customers by making it easy for them to discover products that best suit the way they entertain. You will drive sales by sparking connections and making lasting customers of the brand.

Responsibilities

1. Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on enhancing your home.
2. Provide daily support to the management team by performing opening and closing routines, register functions, and back office procedures.
3. Provide supervision to ensure the store is meeting financial goals and associates are providing World-Class service to our guests.
4. Ensure store meets visual, replenishment, cleanliness, safety, and back of house standards during manage-on-duty shifts.
5. Effectively perform the Selling Captain role, serving as a role model for sales associates in sales generation and customer service by making the customer experience the priority.
6. Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy.

Criteria

1. Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
2. Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
3. 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred.
4. 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required).

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.

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: $18.00-$22.00 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 401(k) 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.