Visual Merchandising Lead: Elevate Store Experience

Pottery Barn, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma brands

401(k) plan and other investments

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays (full-time

Health benefits, dental and vision

Career opportunities across brands

Online learning through WSI University

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. seeks a Visual Merchandising Lead to partner with store management and the District Visual Manager to execute the store’s display strategy and coach the visual team on routines that maximize productivity and uphold visual standards.

The role will lead floor sets, supervise merchandising, analyze profitability, and collaborate on inventory and payroll planning while maintaining safety and brand integrity.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and collaboration with store leadership.
• Strong organizational and planning skills for floorset timelines.
• Ability to motivate and influence team through example.
• Retail sales experience with shift supervision preferred.
• Experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display; partner with GM/DVM to map, plan and execute floorset timelines to drive sales.
• Maintain daily disciplines for markdowns, signage, replenishment and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM to adapt directives to store needs.
• Analyze reports to identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
• Communicate inventory needs to DM and distribution to maximize margin and sell-through.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity related to visual standards.
• Maintain visual supplies and signage organization; communicate supply needs.
• Assist with payroll/workload planning and talent development.
• Support onboarding and deliver visual training to the team.
• Prioritize customer needs and connect with Design support.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Retail sales experience

Visual merchandising

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. seeks a Visual Merchandising Lead to partner with store management and the District Visual Manager to execute the store’s display strategy and coach the visual team on routines that maximize productivity and uphold visual standards.

The role will lead floor sets, supervise merchandising, analyze profitability, and collaborate on inventory and payroll planning while maintaining safety and brand integrity.