Design Sales Specialist​/Stylist Scarsdale

Design Sales Specialist / Home Stylist – Full Time – Scarsdale – West Elm

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Job Description

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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 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.
• Provide exemplary World Class service standards by assisting customers with special services including gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog/internet orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders.
• Demonstrate superior product knowledge, including features and benefits of the entire design studio assortment.

Criteria / Qualifications

• 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 the 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 of time.
• Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and 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 and two during the week.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high‑performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead;

and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored, and appreciated.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package; $16.50–$23.00 per hour.
• A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Wellness program that supports physical, financial and emotional health.
• Paid vacations and holidays (full‑time).
• Health, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits (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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position (for example, H‑1B or other employment‑based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.