Visual Associate, Seasonal Flex Only, Manhattan Beach - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma • Manhattan Beach, CA

327d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Visual Merchandiser supports management team in achieving goals by providing World-Class service. Serves as a role model for building relationships with customers. Maintains presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage areas. You're excited about this opportunity because you will... Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining. Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm a neighborhood destination for inspiration. Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand. Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales. Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards. Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the West Elm Brand. Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination. Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise. Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays. Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe. Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First Philosophy. Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others. Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples
• College degree preferred or equivalent job experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Specialty retail experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining
• Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm a neighborhood destination for inspiration
• Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand
• Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales
• Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards
• Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the West Elm Brand
• Make the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination
• Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise
• Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others
• Be held accountable for brand competencies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including pay and benefits
• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Wellness program that supports 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
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed