Visual Associate, Part-Time, Preston Park - Pottery Barn

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

• Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards
• Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise
• 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
• Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales
• Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the West Elm Brand
• Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others
• Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm a neighborhood destination for inspiration
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe
• Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays
• Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First Philosophy
• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining

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

• A technologically and data-driven business
• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
• We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
• We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
• We get to be creative daily
• We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
• We have fun!

We’re Excited About You Because...

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate POS system
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety technique s

Benefits
Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here’s a look at what you might be eligible for:

• Location specific sample sales
• Company-sponsored community involvement
• Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
• Various discounts on local businesses
• A business casual work environment
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Time off to volunteer
• San Francisco based bike share program
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program

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.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.