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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Lead Visual

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. The Visual Merchandising Lead will partner with management to execute the store’s visual merchandising and display strategy, ensuring that the store meets visual standards and drives sales.

Retail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead visual merchandising and display. Partner with GM/DVM to map, plan and execute floorset timeline targets to drive sales and execute seasonal strategy

Lead and maintain daily disciplines and routines that maximize efficient execution of markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment and recovery

Collaborates with GM and DVM on adaptations/substitutions from directives to account for stores ownership, layout or customer

Analyze various reporting to look for opportunities to improve profitability and drive results

Communicates inventory need to DM and distribution in partnership with GM to increase sell-through and maximize margin (MUU) and profitability

Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards

Maintains all visual supplies and signage organization and communicates supply needs to GM

Partner with GM to ensure effective utilization of payroll and workload planning

Partner with GM to assess, recognize and motivate talent

Serves as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding. Facilitates visual training and skill building activities as required for visual team

Models genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritizes the needs of the customer by connecting available to Design support

Abide by all safety, security/injury and emergency policy and procedures

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy

Perform projects and assignments as directed by the management team

Qualification

Visual merchandisingLeadershipRetail sales experienceHome design experienceEffective communicationOrganization skillsMotivational skills

Required

Effective communication, organization and leadership skills

Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples

Ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time, required throughout the workday

Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Full time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business

Part-Time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required

Preferred

1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred

1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required)