Assoc Store Mgr,, Avalon, Alpharetta GA

Job Overview

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will play a vital role in achieving sales and contest goals, maintaining store standards, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

• Ensure the store meets or exceeds sales and contest goals and meets payroll goals based on current trends.
• Prioritize, plan, and adjust schedules and daily agendas to meet business goals; hold the team accountable to achieving those goals.
• Recruit, interview, and select qualified candidates to build a talent pipeline for current and future business needs.
• Train and motivate all associates through ongoing programs in sales, customer service, and product knowledge.
• Develop associates to assume increased levels of responsibility.
• Assess performance, provide ongoing feedback, and complete performance appraisals and development plans; ensure the team provides an exceptional customer experience to reach World Class Service standards.
• Maintain presence through effective floor management and ensure staff coverage in all areas of the store.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure ongoing safety training and awareness.
• Ensure store standards are met and maintained, including visuals, cleanliness, signage, and safety.
• Manage store‑operating procedures such as inventory levels and cash control to minimize store losses.
• Ensure the store meets company guidelines in opening and closing.
• Monitor company assets through accurate inventory procedures.
• Ensure associates comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain an environment that treats all associates fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with the People First Philosophy.

• 2–3 years of management experience; specialty retail preferred.
• Proven ability to manage staff to meet and exceed sales while meeting payroll goals.
• Proven ability to identify top talent and train, develop, and retain great people.
• Proven ability to think through complex issues and allocate time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Proven ability to achieve results independently and through others by fostering teamwork and cooperation.

• Mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
• Operate POS systems.
• Lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 75 pounds, using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.

• Generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and other time‑off programs.
• Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax‑free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same‑sex domestic partner benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability programs; life and travel insurance; and employee assistance program.
• Wellness program that supports physical, financial, and emotional health.
• In‑person and online learning opportunities through WSI University.
• Cross‑brand and cross‑function career opportunities.

Williams Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and other applicable state or local laws and ordinances. WSI will not sponsor immigration status for this position.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.