Lead Stock (Key Holder), Part Time Flex, Bethesda - Williams Sonoma

About the role

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.

Overview of the Lead, Stock/Fulfillment Role

You will model and coach on how to connect with customers, sell the lifestyle of the brand and provide exceptional service. You will execute and uphold operational standards to protect the image and interests of the Brand. You will assist the management team in maximizing individual performance and establishing routines and disciplines that maximize productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversees back of house operational functions: Omni/fulfillment, receiving, shipping, inventory, management, stockroom organization and standards and markdown/markup execution
• Executes customer fulfillment across all (Omni) channels leveraging all services (BOPIS, SFS, STS, Home Delivery, Installation) to ensure method used meets customer’s needs while maintaining profitability and the image of the Brand
• Models, trains and coaches individual productivity and performance related to fulfillment, BOPIS/Design Crew conversion, processing, packing and stockroom standards
• Manages shipping and processing stations, product staging areas and supplies to ensure efficient receipt and packing of incoming and outgoing merchandise
• Performs routine audits and reconciliations (UPS, DIAR, Markdown) and establishes daily disciplines to eliminate loss/shrink (lost cartons, mis pics, MOS, returns, RTV)
• Maintains an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy

Criteria

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples

Employment/promotion to this role will be contingent on successful completion of a background check

Requirements

• 1-3 years retail sales experience with management experience preferred
• 1-2 years home related or specialty experience preferred (design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities)

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

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package including pay and benefits
• Paid vacations and holidays (full-time)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits (full-time)
• Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities
• Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this role will be: $19.00-$21.00 per hour.

Availability

• 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.
• Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday).

Additional Information

• This role requires the ability to meet physical demands of the store environment, including climbing ladders and handling merchandise on a daily basis.
• Candidates must be able to work 7–8 hour shifts as part of the Lead team.
• Availability must include at least three weekdays and one weekend days, with weekends defined as Friday through Sunday.

About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.