Lead Visual, Full-Time, Fenton - Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma•Cary, NC

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Lead partners with store management and the District Visual Manager to execute the store’s visual merchandising and display strategy. The role helps model and coach visual team routines and disciplines to maximize productivity, achieve visual standards, and keep the store a destination for inspiration. The position includes leading visual merchandising and display execution, coordinating floorset timelines and seasonal strategies, maintaining daily store disciplines, reviewing performance reports, communicating inventory and supply needs, and supporting associate productivity, onboarding, training, and development. The Visual Lead also prioritizes customer needs, supports a respectful workplace, and follows company safety, security, and other policies.

Requirements

Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
Ability to be active—standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and lifting—for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items 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

Lead visual merchandising and display; partner with the General Manager and District Visual Manager to map, plan, and execute floorset timelines and seasonal strategies.
Lead and maintain daily routines that support efficient execution of markdowns, promotions and signage, replenishment, and recovery.
Collaborate with the General Manager and District Visual Manager on adaptations or substitutions to directives based on store ownership, layout, or customers.
Analyze reporting to identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
Communicate inventory needs to the District Manager and distribution in partnership with the General Manager to increase sell-through, maximize margin, and improve profitability.
Partner with the General Manager on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
Maintain organization of visual supplies and signage, and communicate supply needs to the General Manager.
Partner with the General Manager to ensure effective utilization of payroll and workload planning.
Partner with the General Manager to assess, recognize, and motivate talent.
Support associate onboarding as a learning partner and guide, and facilitate visual training and skill-building activities as required.
Model genuine and enthusiastic interest in customers and prioritize their needs by connecting them with available Design support.
Follow all safety, security/injury, and emergency policies and procedures.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Maintain an environment where associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, consistent with the 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 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.

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