Visual Merch - Store

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. • Kansas City, MO

38d • Onsite

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. 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
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• 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

• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred. Specialty retail preferred
• College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

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
• 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

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees