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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · 1 day ago

Visual Associate, Full Time, New York City Market - West Elm

1870 Broadway, New York, NY, 10023, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.25/hr - $24/hr

1+ years exp

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Visual Associate to support the management team in achieving goals through exceptional customer service. The role involves maintaining store standards, implementing visual changes, and fostering a positive environment for both customers and associates.

Retail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining

Seek out & promote innovative ways to make our stores 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 WSI Brands

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

Qualification

Visual merchandisingHome designEffective communicationLeadership skillsOrganization skills

Required

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

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

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