Pottery Barn Lead Visual (Tulsa)

Pottery Barn; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k)

Wellness program

Paid vacations

Health insurance

Career opportunities

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a talented Visual Merchandising Lead to partner with store leadership to execute floor sets and display strategy that inspires customers.

You will coach associates on visual standards, maximize productivity, and drive sell-through by aligning with seasonal campaigns and inventory needs. This full-time role requires strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision preferred.
• 1–2 years in home design, visual merchandising, and stockroom responsibilities preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display; map and execute floor set targets.
• Maintain daily routines to optimize markdowns, promotions, replenishment.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM to adapt directives for store needs.
• Analyze reporting to identify profitability opportunities.
• Coordinate inventory needs to improve sell-through and margin.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity related to visuals.
• Ensure signage and visual supplies are organized.
• Support seasonal workload planning and talent development.
• Provide onboarding and training for the visual team.
• Prioritize customer needs and connect guests with designers.
• Adhere to safety and company policies.
• Support fair, respectful work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Retail sales

Visual merchandising

Stockroom

Job description

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.

Job Description

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, Visual Role

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. Model and coach associates 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 floor set 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.
• Communicate inventory needs to DM and distribution in partnership with GM to increase sell-through and maximize margin (MMU) and profitability.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• Maintain all visual supplies and signage organization.
• Partner with GM to ensure effective scheduling of seasonal 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.
• Model genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritize the needs of the customer by connecting customers to designers and addressing customer needs when an associate is not available.
• 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 GM.

Criteria

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• 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, and stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to 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.

Benefits Just For You

• 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

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.

About Us

Our Company Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.