Stock/Visual Associate, Part-Time, Quarry - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role Receive shipments & accurately maintain inventory records. Maintain stockroom & off-site locations. Assist sales team in replenishing sales floor after shipment or during recovery periods. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Exemplify the highest level of customer service standards to internal and external customers Scan shipment as delivered Ticket and stock merchandise in the stock room or prepare for immediate distribution to the sales floor Provide feedback to supervisor regarding inventory levels and damages Organize stockroom by department and categories and stock merchandise on appropriate shelves or in offsite locations Adjust stocking procedures to ensure aisles and exits are clear Ensure that merchandise is safely stored, properly ticketed packaged and logged, and easily located for replenishment Pack and log merchandise as required for customer deliveries Transport merchandise to and from remote stockroom locations and maintain accurate inventory records Ensure that the stockroom is clean, swept, with garbage removed and supplies organized May assist on sales floor during peak times and as assigned Complete tasks listed on daily agenda or as assigned (i.e., maintenance of store, lighting, cleaning) Comply with all company policies and procedures Ensure all appropriate stockroom procedures are followed to minimize loss to the company. We’re excited about you because… Love to keep things organized & have an unmatched attention to detail to accurately maintain inventory records Passionate about the delivering the highest level of customer service standards to internal & external customers Ultimate team player, eager to jump in & help your colleagues to get the job done Curious & creative, striving for ways to simplify processes & procedures to streamline work Proven success achieving results both independently & through teamwork Hands-on teammate, who takes a proactive approach to all tasks High school diploma or equivalent preferred 1-2 years customer service experience preferred and stockroom (or related work.) experience Basic product knowledge preferred but not required Effective time management skill to execute multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to be mobile in the stockroom or on sales floor for extended periods of time Proven ability to operate and read scanning equipment for extended periods Ability to lift and carry medium-to-large items, weighing up to 100 lbs., 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 two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required. Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday). Physical Requirements: Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time Ability to operate POS system Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques About the Role The Visual Merchandiser focuses on the visual interpretation and direction with cross-functional partners and teammates to deliver an exceptional customer experience in our global businesses and partners. The role supports the execution of visual strategies across the brand by creating visual tools and resources that allow home office + stores to plan and execute flawlessly to drive sales. This role will work closely with the Director of Visual Merchandising on calendars, logistics, process + communications to global and corporate partners. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Strategic Alignment: Partner's with merchants, planners, allocations & visual teams to create cohesive and elevated visual merchandising strategy for global stores. Acts as a business partner to merchant, allocation and country teams during and after seasonal floor sets. Identifies merchandising updates based on business results and assortment strategies. Partners with Director of Visual Merchandising on elevated and advanced in-store displays and windows Creates distinct and differentiated visual merchandising strategies in our franchise, company owned and wholesale businesses. Market + cultural relevant merchandising + training strategies to drive sales and introduce + expand brand globally Assists in the mapping and planning of product placement and merchandising of retail presentations and visual floor sets. Assesses and impacts each shop structure and allocation of space to maximize business focus on selected store locations. Develop + manage visual merchandising standards + training topics -- quarterly updates, tools + training for global partners to ensure brand integrity globally. Identify + develop training opportunities to build visual merchandising skills and train + develop country brand managers from corporate office as well as traveling to markets to execute workshops. Manage the global calendar to ensure all VM guidelines get published and communicated + published on time. Assist with the development of the corporate visual merchandising presentation for all categories, starting with the conceptual through the execution phases (and post floor set execution, in season updates and on-going sell through strategies) Team Development: Participate in seasonal presentation workshops, meetings and conference calls with corporate + global teams. Contribute to visual team training and seasonal feedback to support development of teams Solicits feedback from field visual teams to provide insight for merchant, planning and allocation teams Facilitates the sharing of inspiration and idea generation Partners with all functions of visual merchandising department to support a cohesive visual strategy Provides thoughtful and educational feedback to field visual teams Strong verbal + written communication skills Partner with Director of Visual Merchandising + Store Design to ensure new store build outs are flexible in design + functional for markets and cost efficient for corporate as well as global partners Operational Excellence: Support visual team budget and be fiscally responsible Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe A technologically and data-driven business Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience We get to be creative daily A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative We have fun! We’re excited about you because… Ability to balance creativity with business acumen Influencing, problem analysis and decision making skills + ability to inspire Acts in service to our field global organizations + as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values + aesthetic Has a strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of the brand Strong verbal + written communication skills Strong proficiency of In-Design, Photoshop + Photography Knowledge in visual merchandising techniques, standards + practices -- how this translates to the global field teams Strong understanding of merchandising and its direct impact on sales Ability to provide significant feedback, ideas and hindsight on current and future floor-sets, windows, marketing tools and seasonal strategies thru filed partnership and assessment process and seasonal hindsight recaps. Proven creativity with strong aesthetic sensibility and excellent visual merchandising skills Strong understanding of product position strategies, promotions, inventory across multi-channel store designs Competition and industry aware with a strong knowledge of the country markets Ability to act as a resource, trainer and communicator of information to manage and elevate visual consistency International travel required Ensures the merchandising processes are collaborative, supported and well-planned Technical Competencies required: HM: List any technical requirements, if applicable. For example: Deep understanding of numerous networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DNS, DHCP, proxy functions (forward and reverse), security protocols (IPSec, SSL, etc.), real-time protocols for voice (Skinny, SIP, H.323, MGCP), in addition to WAN communications protocols including MPLS, DWDM, OC carrier, BRI/PRI Familiarization with cloud/storage services Basic scripting skills in Python, Perl, iRules, TCL, Chef/Puppet or Go a plus Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques. Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time. Benefits: Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here’s a look at what you might be eligible for: A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities Location specific sample sales A business casual work environment San Francisco based bike share program Time off to volunteer Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations Company-sponsored community involvement Various discounts on local businesses WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

Love to keep things organized & have an unmatched attention to detail to accurately maintain inventory records
Passionate about the delivering the highest level of customer service standards to internal & external customers
Ultimate team player, eager to jump in & help your colleagues to get the job done
Curious & creative, striving for ways to simplify processes & procedures to streamline work
Proven success achieving results both independently & through teamwork
Hands-on teammate, who takes a proactive approach to all tasks
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1-2 years customer service experience preferred and stockroom (or related work.) experience
Basic product knowledge preferred but not required
Effective time management skill to execute multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to be mobile in the stockroom or on sales floor for extended periods of time
Proven ability to operate and read scanning equipment for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry medium-to-large items, weighing up to 100 lbs., 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 two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required. Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday).
Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
Ability to operate POS system
Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
Ability to balance creativity with business acumen
Influencing, problem analysis and decision making skills + ability to inspire
Acts in service to our field global organizations + as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values + aesthetic
Has a strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of the brand
Strong verbal + written communication skills
Strong proficiency of In-Design, Photoshop + Photography
Knowledge in visual merchandising techniques, standards + practices -- how this translates to the global field teams
Strong understanding of merchandising and its direct impact on sales
Ability to provide significant feedback, ideas and hindsight on current and future floor-sets, windows, marketing tools and seasonal strategies thru filed partnership and assessment process and seasonal hindsight recaps.
Proven creativity with strong aesthetic sensibility and excellent visual merchandising skills
Strong understanding of product position strategies, promotions, inventory across multi-channel store designs
Competition and industry aware with a strong knowledge of the country markets
Ability to act as a resource, trainer and communicator of information to manage and elevate visual consistency
International travel required
Ensures the merchandising processes are collaborative, supported and well-planned

Nice To Haves

Basic product knowledge preferred but not required
Deep understanding of numerous networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DNS, DHCP, proxy functions (forward and reverse), security protocols (IPSec, SSL, etc.), real-time protocols for voice (Skinny, SIP, H.323, MGCP), in addition to WAN communications protocols including MPLS, DWDM, OC carrier, BRI/PRI
Familiarization with cloud/storage services
Basic scripting skills in Python, Perl, iRules, TCL, Chef/Puppet or Go a plus

Responsibilities

Receive shipments & accurately maintain inventory records.
Maintain stockroom & off-site locations.
Assist sales team in replenishing sales floor after shipment or during recovery periods.
Exemplify the highest level of customer service standards to internal and external customers
Scan shipment as delivered
Ticket and stock merchandise in the stock room or prepare for immediate distribution to the sales floor
Provide feedback to supervisor regarding inventory levels and damages
Organize stockroom by department and categories and stock merchandise on appropriate shelves or in offsite locations
Adjust stocking procedures to ensure aisles and exits are clear
Ensure that merchandise is safely stored, properly ticketed packaged and logged, and easily located for replenishment
Pack and log merchandise as required for customer deliveries
Transport merchandise to and from remote stockroom locations and maintain accurate inventory records
Ensure that the stockroom is clean, swept, with garbage removed and supplies organized
May assist on sales floor during peak times and as assigned
Complete tasks listed on daily agenda or as assigned (i.e., maintenance of store, lighting, cleaning)
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Ensure all appropriate stockroom procedures are followed to minimize loss to the company
Partner's with merchants, planners, allocations & visual teams to create cohesive and elevated visual merchandising strategy for global stores.
Acts as a business partner to merchant, allocation and country teams during and after seasonal floor sets. Identifies merchandising updates based on business results and assortment strategies.
Partners with Director of Visual Merchandising on elevated and advanced in-store displays and windows
Creates distinct and differentiated visual merchandising strategies in our franchise, company owned and wholesale businesses.
Market + cultural relevant merchandising + training strategies to drive sales and introduce + expand brand globally
Assists in the mapping and planning of product placement and merchandising of retail presentations and visual floor sets.
Assesses and impacts each shop structure and allocation of space to maximize business focus on selected store locations.
Develop + manage visual merchandising standards + training topics -- quarterly updates, tools + training for global partners to ensure brand integrity globally.
Identify + develop training opportunities to build visual merchandising skills and train + develop country brand managers from corporate office as well as traveling to markets to execute workshops.
Manage the global calendar to ensure all VM guidelines get published and communicated + published on time.
Assist with the development of the corporate visual merchandising presentation for all categories, starting with the conceptual through the execution phases (and post floor set execution, in season updates and on-going sell through strategies)
Participate in seasonal presentation workshops, meetings and conference calls with corporate + global teams.
Contribute to visual team training and seasonal feedback to support development of teams
Solicits feedback from field visual teams to provide insight for merchant, planning and allocation teams
Facilitates the sharing of inspiration and idea generation
Partners with all functions of visual merchandising department to support a cohesive visual strategy
Provides thoughtful and educational feedback to field visual teams
Strong verbal + written communication skills
Partner with Director of Visual Merchandising + Store Design to ensure new store build outs are flexible in design + functional for markets and cost efficient for corporate as well as global partners
Support visual team budget and be fiscally responsible
Ability to balance creativity with business acumen
Influencing, problem analysis and decision making skills + ability to inspire
Acts in service to our field global organizations + as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values + aesthetic
Has a strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of the brand
Strong verbal + written communication skills
Strong proficiency of In-Design, Photoshop + Photography
Knowledge in visual merchandising techniques, standards + practices -- how this translates to the global field teams
Strong understanding of merchandising and its direct impact on sales
Ability to provide significant feedback, ideas and hindsight on current and future floor-sets, windows, marketing tools and seasonal strategies thru filed partnership and assessment process and seasonal hindsight recaps.
Proven creativity with strong aesthetic sensibility and excellent visual merchandising skills
Strong understanding of product position strategies, promotions, inventory across multi-channel store designs
Competition and industry aware with a strong knowledge of the country markets
Ability to act as a resource, trainer and communicator of information to manage and elevate visual consistency
International travel required
Ensures the merchandising processes are collaborative, supported and well-planned

Benefits

A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Location specific sample sales
A business casual work environment
San Francisco based bike share program
Time off to volunteer
Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
Company-sponsored community involvement
Various discounts on local businesses