Senior Planner, Merchandise

Crate & Barrel; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking an Assistant Store Leader - Customer Experience & Outreach who will drive sales and engagement through hands-on leadership and a focus on service excellence.

You will lead programs like Design Services, Registry, and in-store events while coaching associates, managing scheduling, and monitoring KPIs to enhance the customer experience and store performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years customer service or retail leadership experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google apps, and tablet devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and service programs to drive traffic and loyalty.
• Train, coach and develop store associates.
• Analyze KPIs and feedback to improve performance.
• Oversee scheduling, expenses, and store safety.
• Collaborate with Store Leader on plans and execution.

Skills

Customer service

Retail leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Tablet devices

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding.

Strategic and service-driven, the Assistant Store Leader - Customer Experience & Outreach drives sales and engagement through hands-on leadership and a passion for delivering results. In this role, you lead sales and service programs, train and coach associates, and implement engagement initiatives that boost customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty. You oversee the performance of key programs such as Design Services, Trade, Registry, and in-store events-driving traffic, conversion, and long‑term relationships. By analyzing KPIs, managing customer feedback, and maintaining brand standards, you ensure operational excellence and a consistent, elevated store experience. You also manage scheduling, expenses, and safety awareness while driving kitchen and Registry business through proactive outreach and events that bring the brand to life.

A day in the life as an Assistant Store Leader…

• In collaboration with the Store Leader, manage and delegate workload and ensure execution of plans and strategies across the store and in assigned area.
• Partner with the Store Leader to establish and communicate all critical metrics and expectations within the store, including but not limited to sales, visual, operations, safety, loss prevention, human resources, payroll/scheduling and training.
• Coach, teach, train, recognise and manage all aspects of performance and development for all store associates to encourage professional growth and build a bench of talent.
• Focus on promoting and driving sales as they pertain to, or are driven by, position and acting as the Leader on Duty (LOD).
• Collaborate with Store Leader and other functional Assistant Store Leaders during new season planning and execution
• Analyze results through reporting, translating numbers into actionable behaviours and goals in order to improve KPI results.
• Ensure all customers are provided gracious, quick and efficient service. Set expectations and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication.
• Communicate regularly with the management team concerning all aspects of sales, customer feedback/traffic and associate training/performance. Participate in weekly store walk‑throughs with the management team and follow‑up as required.
• Stay up to date on all store initiatives and communications that are received, sharing with associates when appropriate.

What you'll bring to the table..

• Your sense of personal style with a discerning eye and passion for design and home furnishings
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Strong delegation skills in support of execution and driving results
• Proven ability to build a culture focused on success and teamwork

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 2+ years customer service or retail leadership experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google applications, computer systems and tablet devices

Full‑Time roles: Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekends

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorised to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles