Lead Visual, Full Time, Boston - West Elm

West Elm; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits including dental and vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Online learning opportunities

Job summary

West Elm is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead in Boston, MA. In this role, you will collaborate with management to execute visual merchandising strategies. You will lead and mentor the visual team, enhance store displays, and ensure compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have retail experience, effective communication, and organizational skills.

Join us to create inspiring spaces while enjoying benefits like discounts, a wellness program, and investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display.
• Maintain daily disciplines and routines.
• Analyze various reporting to improve profitability.
• Ensure effective utilization of payroll and workload planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Leadership skills

Motivating and influencing others

Job description

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.

Overview of the Visual Merchandising Lead

The Visual Merchandising Lead (Visual Lead) position will partner with management and District Visual Manager to execute the store’s visual merchandizing and display strategy. Assist management in modeling and coaching visual team on routines and disciplines that maximize productivity, achieve visual standards, and keep the store a neighborhood destination for inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display. Partner with GM/DVM to map, plan and execute floorset timeline targets to drive sales and execute seasonal strategy
• Lead and maintain daily disciplines and routines that maximize efficient execution of markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM on adaptations/substitutions from directives to account for store ownership, layout or customer.
• Analyze various reporting to look for opportunities to improve profitability and drive results
• Communicate inventory needs to DM and distribution in partnership with GM to increase sell-through and maximize margin and profitability.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• Maintain all visual supplies and signage organization and communicate supply needs to GM.
• Partner with GM to ensure effective utilization of payroll and workload planning.
• Partner with GM to assess, recognize, and motivate talent.
• Serve as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding. Facilitate visual training and skill building activities as required for visual team.
• Model genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritize the needs of the customer by connecting available to Design support.
• Abide by all safety, security/injury and emergency policy and procedures.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy.
• Perform projects and assignments as directed by the management team.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal action and example.
• Ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time, required throughout the workday
• 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred
• 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Must be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business.
• 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. Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday).

Benefits

• A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• Paid vacations and holidays (\"full‑time\")
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits (\"full‑time\")
• Cross‑brand and cross‑functional career opportunities
• Online learning opportunities through brand‑specific resources and WSI University.

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

WSI will not (now or in the future) commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position (e.g., H‑1B).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.