Visual Merch - Store

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

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...

• 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

• 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.

****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 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

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