Visual Merchandising Lead: Elevate In-Store Displays & Growth

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k)

Wellness program

Paid time off

Health insurance

Cross-brand opportunities

Online learning

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Visual Merchandising (Visual Lead) to partner with management to execute the store’s visual strategy and coach the visual team on routines that maximize productivity and delight customers.

You will lead floor sets, coordinate with the GM/DVM, monitor profitability, coach staff, manage signage, and ensure safety and policies are followed while delivering a neighborhood destination for inspiration.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods.
• 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display; map, plan and execute floorset timelines.
• Lead and maintain daily disciplines for markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM/DVM to adapt directives to store needs regarding layout and customer.
• Analyze reporting to identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
• Communicate inventory needs to DM to maximize sell-through and margin.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• Maintain visual supplies and signage organization; communicate supply needs.
• Assist with payroll and workload planning; recognize and motivate talent.
• Serve as learning partner during onboarding; facilitate visual training.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Education

1-3 years retail sales experience

Shift supervision experience preferred

1-2 years home design/visual merchandising experience

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Visual Merchandising (Visual Lead) to partner with management to execute the store’s visual strategy and coach the visual team on routines that maximize productivity and delight customers.

You will lead floor sets, coordinate with the GM/DVM, monitor profitability, coach staff, manage signage, and ensure safety and policies are followed while delivering a neighborhood destination for inspiration.