Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, Oakbrook - Pottery Barn

Summary: Pottery Barn, a leading specialty retailer of high-quality home products, is seeking a Visual Associate to support the management team in achieving goals through exceptional customer service. The role involves creating engaging customer experiences, maintaining visual presentation standards, and fostering a positive environment among associates. Responsibilities: - 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 - 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 Required Qualifications: - 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role - Effective communication, organization and leadership skills - Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred - Specialty retail preferred - College degree preferred or equivalent job experience Required Skills: Visual merchandising, Styling, Decorating, Home design, Merchandising, Influence Benefits: 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)