Lead Visual, Part Time Flex, San… at Williams-Sonom… · San Diego

Summary: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home. The Visual Merchandising Lead will partner with management to execute the store's visual merchandising strategy, coach the visual team, and ensure an inspiring shopping environment for customers. Responsibilities: - Lead visual merchandising and display. Partner with GM/DVM to map, plan and execute floorset timeline targets to drive sales and execute seasonal strategy - Lead and maintain daily disciplines and routines that maximize efficient execution of markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment and recovery - Collaborates with GM and DVM on adaptations/substitutions from directives to account for stores ownership, layout or customer - Analyze various reporting to look for opportunities to improve profitability and drive results - Communicates inventory need to DM and distribution in partnership with GM to increase sell-through and maximize margin (MUU) and profitability - Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards - Maintains all visual supplies and signage organization and communicates supply needs to GM - Partner with GM to ensure effective utilization of payroll and workload planning - Partner with GM to assess, recognize and motivate talent - Serves as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding. Facilitates visual training and skill building activities as required for visual team - Models genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritizes the needs of the customer by connecting available to Design support - Abide by all safety, security/injury and emergency policy and procedures - Comply with all company policies and procedures - Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy - Perform projects and assignments as directed by the management team Required Qualifications: - Effective communication, organization and leadership skills - Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples - Ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time, required throughout the workday - 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred - 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required) - Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time - Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques - Full time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business - 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. Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday) Preferred Qualifications: - 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred - 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required) Required Skills: Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Shift Supervision, Home Design, Stockroom Management 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), Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities, Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University.