Design Sales Specialist​/Stylist, Part Time Flex, Washington DC

Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Part Time Flex, Washington DC – West Elm

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Overview of the Design Studio Specialist Role You will inspire customers to express themselves in their home. You will bring the shopping experience to a seamless close as you assist customers and complete sales at the cash wrap. You will promote continued customer engagement and give customers a reason to stay connected with our brand.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design expertise to assist clients in one‑on‑one consultations in the store and in‑home regarding the design of their living spaces to drive store sales.
• Perform productive in‑home consultations including the ability to accurately measure and assess the client’s living space.
• Create and present design plans based on the client’s needs, style, preferences and living space.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions in order to achieve and exceed established sales and productivity goals.
• Assist customers with special services such as gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog/internet orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders.
• Demonstrate superior product knowledge of the entire design studio assortment.

Criteria

• Strong communication, clienteling and customer follow‑up skills.
• Ability to complete and coordinate complex large orders within a variety of sales channels.
• Experience in working with elements of design preferred.
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 1‑2 years of customer service and retail sales experience (specialty retail preferred, but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Must be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Must lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 75 lbs., using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Part‑Time Flex associates must work a minimum of two weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) and two weekday shifts (Monday‑Thursday). Weekend shifts cannot fall on the same day.

Benefits Just For You

• A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and emotional health.
• Paid vacations and holidays (full‑time).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full‑time).

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• Individual development plans and career pathing conversations.
• Annual performance appraisals.
• Cross‑brand and cross‑functional career opportunities.
• Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University.
• Leadership development opportunities.

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.