WS 984: Lead Sales Manager :Part time Manager (Key Holder)

Part Time Lead, Sales (Key Holder)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.

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 Part time Lead, Sales (Key Holder) roleYou will inspire customers to express themselves in their home. You will bring the brand to life for our customers by making it easy for them to discover products that best suit the way they entertain. You will drive sales by sparking connections and making lasting customers of the brand.

ResponsibilitiesCreate engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on enhancing your homeProvide daily support to the management team by performing opening and closing routines, register functions and back office proceduresProvide supervision to ensure store is meeting financial goals and associates are providing World-Class service to our guestsEnsure store meets visual, replenishment, cleanliness, safety and back of house standards during manage-on duty shiftsEffectively perform the Selling Captain role, serving as a role model for sales associates in sales generation and customer service by making the customer experience the priorityMaintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First PhilosophyCriteriaEffective communication, organization and leadership skillsProven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required)Physical RequirementsMust be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniquesFull 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 15 hours per week, including two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and one during the week (Monday to Thursday). Associates must be available for annual inventory and entire holiday season (November and December). Example: 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). If preferred, an associate can also choose to have all three shifts of availability on the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and none during the week (Monday to Thursday).Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe 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 YouA generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brandsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional healthIndividual development plans and career pathing conversationsAnnual performance appraisalsCross-brand and cross-functional career opportunitiesOnline learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI UniversityLeadership development opportunitiesWSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigrationThis role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. San Francisco Locations: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

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