Design Studio Spc | Full-Time | Pottery Barn Knox

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.•Dallas, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

You will inspire customers to express themselves in their home. You will bring the shopping experience to a seamless close as you assist customers and complete sales at the cash wrap. You will promote continued customer engagement and give customers a reason to stay connected with our Brand.

Requirements

Strong communication, clienteling and customer follow-up skills
Ability to complete and coordinate complex large orders within a variety of sales channels
Experience in working with the elements of design preferred
Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
1-2 years of customer service and retail sales experience, (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 15 hours per week, including two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Friday). Associates must be available for annual inventory and entire holiday season (November and December). Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Saturday and Sunday).

Nice To Haves

specialty retail preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Utilize design expertise to assist clients in one on one consultations in the store and in-home regarding the design of their living spaces to drive store sales
Perform productive in-home consultations including the ability to accurately measure and assess the client's living space
Create and present design plans based on client's needs, style, preferences and living space
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions in order to achieve and exceed established sales and productivity goals
Utilizing exemplary World class service standards assist customers with special services including: gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog/internet orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders
Demonstrate superior product knowledge, including features and benefits of the entire design studio assortment

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)
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