Visual Merch - Store

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma brands

401(k) plan eligibility

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Visual Merchandiser to support the management team in creating world-class service and compelling store experiences in our New York area location.

You will supervise staff coverage, implement visual changes, and uphold store standards to reflect the brand's eclectic, modern spirit. The role focuses on styling, decorating, and entertaining expertise, along with coaching team members and maintaining presentation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role.
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing styling, decorating & entertaining expertise.
• Promote innovative ways to make stores a neighborhood destination for inspiration.
• Interpret & execute visual standards to drive sales and convey the brand spirit.
• Ensure merchandising and displays are visually compelling to drive sales.
• Coach associates on upholding visual standards and brand image.
• Promote the lifestyle and protect the image of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands.
• Keep the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination.
• Replenish the sales floor and maintain displays and presentation.
• Execute floorset to reflect inspiration and standards within schedule.
• Collaborate with sales team and value contributions of others.

Skills

Merchandising

Visual merchandising

Leadership

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Support management team in achieving goals by providing World-Class service. Serve as a role model for building relationships with customers. Maintain presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage in all areas of the store. Perform operational functions to ensure the store meets Company guidelines. Implement visual changes and maintain store standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining
• Seek out & promote innovative ways to make our stores a neighborhood destination for inspiration
• Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand
• Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales
• Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards
• Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the WSI Brands
• Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination
• Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise
• Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First Philosophy
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others
• Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred. Specialty retail preferred
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift & mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment & safety techniques
• Part-Time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend** (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required. **Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday).

EDUCATION: College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• 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

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.