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 teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. 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.

Visual Merchandiser supports management team in achieving goals by providing World-Class service. Serves as a role model for building relationships with customers. Maintains presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage areas.
 
 
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will... 
- Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining 
- Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm 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 West Elm Brand 
- 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, fo

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role  
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred. Specialty retail preferred  
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.  
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples. 

• College degree preferred or equivalent job experience. 
   
   
  Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time 

• Ability to operate POS system 

• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques