Lead Visual, Full Time, Oakbrook - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma

8d • Onsite

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 assists management in modeling and coaching routines and disciplines that maximize productivity, achieve visual standards, and keep the store a neighborhood destination for inspiration. The position also supports customer-focused service, associate development, and compliance with company policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and example.
• Ability to remain active and to stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and lift for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and mobilize items up to 75 pounds while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet business needs.

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 timeline targets that drive sales and deliver seasonal strategy.
• Lead and maintain daily routines that support efficient 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 reports to identify opportunities to improve profitability and results.
• Communicate inventory needs to the District Manager and distribution in partnership with the General Manager to increase sell-through and maximize margin and profitability.
• Partner with the General Manager on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• Maintain visual supplies and signage organization and communicate supply needs to the General Manager.
• Partner with the General Manager on effective payroll utilization 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 for the visual team as needed.
• Model genuine and enthusiastic customer interest and prioritize customer needs by connecting customers with available Design support.
• Follow safety, security, injury, and emergency policies and procedures.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain an environment in which 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

• Competitive compensation; anticipated pay range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour.
• Discount on Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and emotional health.
• Paid vacations and holidays for full-time associates.
• Health benefits, dental insurance, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed