Lead Sales (Key Holder), Part Time Flex, Palm Desert - Williams Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma • Palm Desert, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves inspiring customers to express themselves in their homes and bringing the brand to life by making it easy for them to discover products that best suit their entertaining needs. The Lead Sales associate will drive sales by sparking connections and creating lasting customers.

This position is part-time flex and requires availability for a minimum of two weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) and two weekday shifts (Monday to Thursday). Additional availability may be required for associates scheduled 20 hours or more weekly. Weekend availability must be on separate days.

Requirements

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples
• 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

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on enhancing your home
• Provide daily support to the management team by performing opening and closing routines, register functions and back office procedures
• Provide supervision to ensure store is meeting financial goals and associates are providing World-Class service to our guests
• Ensure store meets visual, replenishment, cleanliness, safety and back of house standards during manage-on-duty shifts
• 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
• Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed