Sales Associate, 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 enthusiastic Sales Associates to enhance the customer shopping experience. In this role, you will provide exceptional service while utilizing effective sales techniques, ensuring customers find the perfect products for their needs. You will thrive in a fast-paced, specialty retail environment, where your ability to connect with customers and exceed sales goals will be rewarded. Join a dynamic team that values creativity, autonomy, and a passion for client satisfaction, all while enjoying a competitive compensation package and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Generous Employee Discount

401(k) Plan

Wellness Program

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of customer service and retail sales experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and mobilize items up to 75 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and achieve sales goals.
• Assist customers with special services and maintain store standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Product Knowledge

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

About the Role

As a Sales Associate, you provide customers with a unique shopping experience by offering excellent customer service. Utilize effective selling techniques and provide in-depth product knowledge in a fast-paced, specialty retail environment.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Provide sincere, friendly, and energetic customer service by exemplifying World-Class service standards
• Achieve established sales and contest goals; maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Assist customers with special services including gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders
• Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity
• Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits
• Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions such as sales, returns, and exchanges
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage, and lighting
• Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards; straighten, clean, and help maintain stockroom as needed
• Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
• A technologically and data-driven business
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
• We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
• We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
• We get to be creative daily
• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
• We have fun!

We’re excited about you because...

• You love to sell, can articulate a proven ability to exceed sales goals, and most importantly, can close a sale
• You succeed in a team environment but can also work independently and manage your own time
• You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box
• You know what questions to ask your customers to understand their personal cooking style and needs
• You enjoy discovering the customer’s style, lifestyle, and story to connect them to the right products
• You are most successful when provided with clearly defined daily sales goals and metrics
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• You have 1-2 years of customer service and retail sales experience (specialty retail preferred, but not required)
• You have proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• You can be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods, operate POS systems, and lift/mobilize medium to large items (up to 75 lbs.) safely
• Full-time associates are expected to have open availability; part-time associates must be available for a minimum of two weekend shifts and two weekday shifts, with greater availability as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods
• Ability to operate POS system
• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds

Benefits Just for You

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. The anticipated pay range is $16.50-$17.50 per hour, based on various factors.

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• A wellness program supporting 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)

Note: WSI will not sponsor immigration cases or provide relocation assistance for this role.

FOR SF ONLY:

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.