Job Description
About the Role
Visual Merchandiser supports management team in achieving goals by providing World-Class service. Serves as a role model for building relationships with customers. Maintains presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage areas.
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will...
Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining
Seek out & promote innovative ways to make 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 Brand
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
Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
A technologically and data-driven business
Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
We get to be creative daily
A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
We have fun!
We’re Excited About You Because...
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
College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.
Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
Ability to operate POS system
Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
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
- Paid vacations and holidays (full-time)
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits (full-time)
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B)
Our Company
ABOUT US
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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the ‘AODA’) in Ontario, Williams-Sonoma Canada would like to advise that it complies with all applicable requirements of the AODA and, if necessary, provides accessibility for all applicants and associates with physical and mental disabilities, both during recruitment and employment.
The parties hereto have expressly required that this Agreement and documents ancillary thereto be drafted in the English language. Les parties à la présente ont expressément exigé que le présent accord et les documents afférents soient rédigés en langue anglaise.
