Lead Visual, Full Time, Huntington - West Elm

About the role

The Visual Merchandising Lead (Visual Lead) position partners with management and District Visual Manager to execute the store's visual merchandizing and display strategy. The role involves leading visual merchandising and display, collaborating with management on adaptations and substitutions, analyzing reports for profitability, communicating inventory needs, and motivating and guiding the visual team.

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
• Maintain daily disciplines and routines that maximize efficient execution of markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment, and recovery
• Collaborate 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
• Communicate inventory needs 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
• Maintain all visual supplies and signage organization and communicate 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
• Serve as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding
• Facilitate visual training and skill building activities as required for visual team
• Model genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritizes the needs of the customer by connecting available to Design support
• Absorb and comply with all safety, security/injury and emergency policy 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

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 preferred
• 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (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

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)
• 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
• Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this role is $19.00-$22.00 per hour.

Schedule

• 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)
• 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)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Visual merchandising knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• 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
• Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University

Contact Information

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