Design Sales Lead | Keyholder| Atherton Mill

Williams-Sonoma • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for inspiring customers to express themselves in their home and bringing the brand to life by making it easy for them to discover products that best suit their needs. The Design Sales Lead will drive sales by sparking connections and making lasting customers of the brand.

Requirements

• 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).
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Ability to lift & mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment & safety techniques
• Employment/promotion to this role will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Support store's selling, service, event and customer experience efforts to drive traffic & sales, increase conversion, and strengthen brand loyalty.
• Effectively perform the Selling Captain role, serving as a role model for sales associates in sales generation and customer service by making the customer experience the priority.
• Meet personal productivity targets and goals, while providing exceptional customer service to our guests.
• Demonstrates selling behaviors that drive sales and build brand loyalty leveraging all services/opportunities: credit card/the Key, email capture, registry, BOPIS/BOSTS/BOSFS, and STELLA.
• Support clienteling efforts to drive traffic and build brand loyalty.
• Model selling & service for the team. Achieve SPH.
• Partner with GM to assess, recognize and motivate talent.
• Serves as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding.
• Facilitates design crew training and skill building activities as required for design and sales team.
• Effectively supports the selling floor to maximize traffic, conversion and sales.
• Manages Brickworks to ensure appointments are assigned to Design Crew members in a timely manner.
• Ensures effective cashwrap organization.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed