Lead Visual, Full Time, New Orleans, West Elm

About the role

The Visual Merchandising Lead (Visual Lead) will partner with management and the District Visual Manager to execute the store’s visual merchandising and display strategy. Assist management in modeling and coaching the visual team on routines and disciplines that maximize productivity, achieve visual standards, and keep the store a neighborhood destination for inspiration.

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.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM on adaptations/substitutions from directives to account for store 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 the visual team.
• Model genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritize 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 the 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.

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). 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).

Benefits

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 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.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.