Occasional Sales Associate, Part-time, Milwaukee-West elm

Williams-Sonoma • Milwaukee, WI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales Associate you provide customers with a unique shopping experience by offering excellent customer service. Utilize effective selling techniques and provide in-depth product knowledge in a fast-paced, specialty retail environment.

Requirements

• Love to sell, can articulate a proven ability to exceed selling goals & most importantly can close a sale
• Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently & manage your own time
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box
• Know what questions to ask your customers in order to understand their personal cooking style & needs
• Enjoy discovering the customer’s style, lifestyle & story to connect them to the right products
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Most successful when provided with clearly defined daily sales goals & metrics
• 1-2 years customer service experience and retail sales experience

Nice To Haves

• Specialty retail preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide sincere, friendly and energetic customer service by exemplifying World-Class service standards
• Achieve established sales and contest goals
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Assist customers with special services including: gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders
• Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity
• Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits
• Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions i.e. sales, returns, and exchanges
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage and lighting
• Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards straighten, clean and help maintain stockroom as needed
• Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees