Lead Visual Merchandiser: Drive Displays & Profit

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand product discounts

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Cross-brand and cross-functional成长机会

WSI University learning opportunities

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead to partner with management to execute store display strategy and drive sales.

You will coach the visual team, map floorset timelines and maintain daily routines that optimize markdowns, signage, replenishment, and profitability. Collaborate with GM/DVM to adapt directives to store layout and customer needs, while mentoring associates and ensuring adherence to safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate others through personal actions and examples.
• Ability to be active and physically mobile on the sales floor.
• 1–3 years retail sales with shift supervision preferred.
• 1–2 years home design/visual merchandising or stockroom preferred.

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.
• Collaborates with GM and DVM on adaptations/substitutions from directives to account for stores ownership, layout or customer.
• Analyze various reporting to look for opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
• Communicates inventory need to DM and distribution in partnership with GM to increase sell-through and maximize margin (MUU) and profitability.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• Maintains all visual supplies and signage organization and communicates 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.
• Serves as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding. Facilitates visual training and skill building activities as required for visual team.
• Models genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritizes 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Motivation

Retail experience

Visual merchandising

Mobility

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead to partner with management to execute store display strategy and drive sales.

You will coach the visual team, map floorset timelines and maintain daily routines that optimize markdowns, signage, replenishment, and profitability. Collaborate with GM/DVM to adapt directives to store layout and customer needs, while mentoring associates and ensuring adherence to safety and company policies.