Lead Sales (Key Holder), Full Time, Bethesda - Pottery Barn Kids and Teen

Williams-Sonoma • Bethesda, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Sales (Key Holder) inspires customers to express themselves at home and brings the brand to life by helping customers discover products that fit the way they entertain. The role drives sales by building connections and developing lasting customer relationships. It also supports store management, supervises store operations during assigned shifts, and models sales generation and customer service for associates.

This is a full-time role in Bethesda with an anticipated pay range of $19.00–$22.00 per hour. Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet business needs. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will not sponsor employment-based immigration for this position.

Requirements

• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Must be able to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items weighing up to 75 lbs., using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of retail sales experience, with shift supervision experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in home-related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred; specialty retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging customer experiences by sharing expertise on enhancing the home.
• Support the management team with opening and closing routines, register functions, and back-office procedures.
• Supervise store operations to help meet financial goals and ensure associates provide World-Class service.
• Maintain visual, replenishment, cleanliness, safety, and back-of-house standards during manage-on-duty shifts.
• Perform the Selling Captain role, modeling sales generation and customer service and making the customer experience the priority.
• Maintain an environment where associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with the People First Philosophy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• 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 and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, for full-time associates.
• 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