Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, Oakbrook - Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Visual Merchandiser to enhance customer experiences and drive sales. In this role, you will create visually compelling displays, coach associates, and promote the brand as a neighborhood destination for inspiration. With a focus on innovation and creativity, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values autonomy and initiative. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those with a flair for design and a love for retail.

Benefits

Discounts

401(k)

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual roles.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers through styling and decorating.
• Ensure merchandising and displays are visually compelling to drive sales.
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Effective Communication

Leadership Skills

Organization

Customer Focus

Education

College Degree

Job description

About the Role

The Visual Merchandiser supports the management team in achieving goals by providing world-class service. They serve as a role model for building relationships with customers and maintain a presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage.

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

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating, and entertaining.
• Seek out and promote innovative ways to make the brand a neighborhood destination for inspiration.
• Interpret and execute visual inspiration to drive sales and convey the eclectic, creative, and modern spirit of the brand.
• Ensure merchandising and displays are visually compelling to drive sales.
• Model and coach associates on maintaining visual standards.
• Promote the lifestyle and protect the image of the brand.
• Make the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination.
• Continuously seek inspiration, trends, and ways to elevate product, decorating, and styling expertise.
• Replenish the sales floor regularly and maintain visual presentation and displays.
• Execute floorsets reflecting the brand's inspiration, standards, and spirit within the required timeframe.
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, in line with our People-First Philosophy.

Additional Responsibilities

Collaborate with the sales team, appreciating and valuing their talents and contributions.

Be accountable for brand competencies like strategic agility, innovation, influential leadership, effective communication, self and team development, customer focus, personal accountability, operational excellence, and execution.

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

• We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe.
• We are technologically and data-driven.
• We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits.
• We are at the forefront of tech and retail innovation.
• We are passionate about our clients and the client experience.
• We foster creativity daily.
• Our leadership team values autonomy and initiative, and we have fun!

We're excited about you because...

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual roles.
• 1-2 years experience in home-related design or visual merchandising preferred, especially in specialty retail.
• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Ability to operate POS systems.
• Ability to lift and mobilize items up to 75 pounds safely.

Work Schedule & Benefits

Part-Time Flex associates should be available for at least two weekend shifts and two weekday shifts. For 20+ hours weekly, greater availability is required. Weekend availability must be on two separate days.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00, with benefits including discounts, 401(k), wellness programs, paid time off, and health insurance options.

Additional Notes

WSI does not sponsor immigration cases or relocation for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.