Sales Associate, Holiday Seasonal, Derby St.- Williams Sonoma

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About the Role:

As a Sales Associate you provide customers with a unique shopping experience by offering excellent customer service. Utilize effective selling techniques and provide in-depth product knowledge in a fast-paced, specialty retail environment.

• Provide sincere, friendly and energetic customer service by exemplifying World-Class service standards
• Achieve established sales and contest goals; maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Assist customers with special services including: gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders
• Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity
• Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits
• Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions i.e. sales, returns, and exchanges
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage and lighting
• Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards; straighten, clean and help maintain stockroom as needed
• Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

• We’re Excited About You Because...:
  Love to sell, can articulate a proven ability to exceed selling goals and most importantly can close a sale
• Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently and manage your own time
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box
• Know what questions to ask your customers to understand their personal cooking style and needs
• Enjoy discovering the customer’s style, lifestyle and story to connect them to the right products
• Most successful when provided with clearly defined daily sales goals and metrics
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years customer service experience and retail sales experience (specialty retail preferred, but not required)
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods, operate POS system and lift and mobilize medium to large items (up to 75 lbs) with appropriate safety techniques
• 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 (Fri, Sat and/or Sun) and two during the week (Mon-Thu); weekend availability must be on two separate days

• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods
• Ability to operate POS system
• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and safety techniques

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. Pay is based on factors including education, work experience, certifications, and location. Anticipated pay range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour.

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• A wellness program supporting 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)

WSI will not sponsor immigration now or in the future for this position. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equal opportunity for all job applicants. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws and ordinances.