Sales Associate, Part Time Flex, Oakbrook

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 (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

• 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 lbs.) while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• 1–2 years customer service experience and retail sales experience (specialty retail preferred, but not required)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Full‑time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business
• Part‑time associates must be available for two regularly scheduled weekend shifts and two weekday shifts; for 20+ hours per week greater availability is required

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. Pay is based on several factors including education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. The anticipated pay range for this role will be $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 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)

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.