Visual Merchandising Lead-Full Time |West Elm| Atherton Mill | Charlotte, NC

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

 

About the Team

Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers’ lives at home. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day. Our corporate values that guide our actions and decisions are our People First culture, customers, quality, shareholders, integrity, and corporate responsibility.

 

Overview of the Lead, Visual role

You will provide daily support to the management team by performing opening and closing routines, providing supervision to ensure store is meeting financial goals and associates are providing World-Class service to our guest. You will perform operational functions in the assigned area of accountability Sales to ensure the store meets company expectations.

 

          Responsibilities; not limited to 

• Lead visual merchandising and display.  Partner with the GM/DVM to map, plan and execute floor set 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 drive results.
• Communicates inventory need to DM and distribution in partnership with GM to increase sell-through 
• Models genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer.  Prioritizes the needs of the customer. 
• Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• 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.
• Perform projects and assignments as directed by the management team. 
• 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 

Qualifications and Requirements 

•  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
• 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience
• 1-2 years experience in visual merchandising (specialty retail preferred, but not required).

           Physical Requirements

• 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
•  Associates must be available for annual inventory and entire holiday season (November and December).

 

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

 

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

·        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 insuran