Sales Associate, Part Time Flex, Lynnwood… at Williams-Sonom… · 3000…

Summary: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a successful, fast-growing company that provides a unique shopping experience through excellent customer service. As a Sales Associate, you will engage with customers, utilize effective selling techniques, and maintain product knowledge in a retail environment. Responsibilities: - Provide sincere, friendly and energetic customer service by exemplifying World-Class service standards - Achieve established sales and contest goals Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions - Assist customers with special services including: gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders - Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity - Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits - Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions i.e. sales, returns, and exchanges - Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage and lighting - Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards straighten, clean and help maintain stockroom as needed - Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed - Perform other duties as assigned by management - Comply with all Company policies and procedures Required Qualifications: - Provide sincere, friendly and energetic customer service by exemplifying World-Class service standards - Achieve established sales and contest goals Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions - Assist customers with special services including: gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders - Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity - Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits - Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions i.e. sales, returns, and exchanges - Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage and lighting - Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards straighten, clean and help maintain stockroom as needed - Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed - Perform other duties as assigned by management - Comply with all Company policies and procedures - Love to sell, can articulate a proven ability to exceed selling goals & most importantly can close a sale - Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently & manage your own time - Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box - Know what questions to ask your customers in order to understand their personal cooking style & needs - Enjoy discovering the customer's style, lifestyle & story to connect them to the right products - Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously - Most successful when provided with clearly defined daily sales goals & metrics - 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 lbs.) while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques - 1-2 years customer service experience and retail sales experience (specialty retail preferred, but not required) - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred Required Skills: Sales Techniques, Product Knowledge, Point of Sale (POS) System Operation, Retail Sales, Gift Wrapping, Gift Registry Management, Merchandise Restocking, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Entrepreneurial Thinking 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)