West Elm is looking for a Visual Merchandiser to support management in achieving goals by providing world-class service and creating engaging customer experiences through visual merchandising and styling expertise.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
- 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred
- Specialty retail preferred
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays
- Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe
- 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
Other
- Serves as a role model for building relationships with customers.
- Maintains presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage areas.
- 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
- 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
- Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
- College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.
- This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits.
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc.
- The anticipated pay range for this role will be: $18.25 - $24.00 per hour.
- 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)
- 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.
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
