Assistant Store Manager - Service, FT, NW 23rd - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the management team in achieving goals by providing world-class service and role-modeling relationship building with customers. The role maintains a presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage throughout the store. The position leads the store team in creating exceptional customer experiences and exceeding sales goals while coaching associates, supporting their development, and helping the team achieve business objectives.

Requirements

Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Superior critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify challenges and develop timely action plans.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to execute multiple tasks and manage competing priorities.
Two to three years of previous retail sales experience or management experience in a customer-service-related field.
Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
Ability to lift and mobilize items weighing up to 75 pounds using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Lead the store team in creating exceptional customer experiences and exceeding sales goals.
Ensure the sales floor has appropriate sales and tactical staffing while role-modeling sales generation and customer service.
Coach staff on customer service successes and challenges.
Use Selling Essentials and training resources to educate the team about products, improve selling skills, and achieve business goals.
Create and maintain a positive environment where associates are treated fairly and with dignity in accordance with the People-First Philosophy.
Resolve client service issues promptly, including delivery, pick-up, and outstanding issues, using and managing the client information reporting system.

Benefits

Discount on Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands.
401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and emotional health.
Paid vacations and holidays for full-time associates.
Health benefits, dental insurance, and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, for full-time associates.
Individual development plans and career-pathing conversations.
Annual performance appraisals.
Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities.
Online learning opportunities through brand-specific resources and WSI University.
Leadership development opportunities.