General Manager Alexandria,

General Manager, Full-Time, Alexandria, West Elm

West Elm – Alexandria, VA

Job Description
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About The Team
Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers’ lives  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 General Manager Role
You will hire great people and develop associates for future growth. You will provide leadership to achieve or exceed budgeted sales, payroll, and controllable expense goals. You will effectively manage store operations, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and maintain visual merchandising standards. You will ensure that all internal and external customers receive exemplary customer service and have a positive store/brand experience. You will ensure that sales associates build relationships with customers.

• 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 team accountable to achieving goals.
• Train and motivate all associates through ongoing programs in sales, customer service, and product knowledge.
• Assess performance and provide ongoing feedback.
• Complete and deliver performance appraisals and development plans.
• Ensure the team provides an exceptional customer experience in the store to achieve world‑class service standards.
• Maintain presence through effective floor management and ensure staff coverage in all areas of the store as needed.
• Create and maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our “People First” philosophy.
• Work with District Managers and peers to develop best practices in store management.

• Proven ability to manage staff to exceed sales goals, while meeting payroll goals.
• Proven ability to identify top talent, create teams, and train/develop/retain great people.
• Proven ability to think through complex issues, and allocate time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• 4+ years management experience in specialty retail and/or multi‑unit retail business environment.

• Must be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and mobilize medium‑to‑large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Employment/promotion to this role will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• 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 (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).
• 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).

• A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands.
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits.
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health.

• 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.

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H‑1B or other employment‑based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

About Us
Founded in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high‑quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands…