Sales Associate, Part Time Flex, San Diego

Overview

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 a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
• A technologically and data-driven business
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
• We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
• We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
• We get to be creative daily
• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
• We have fun!

• Love to sell; can articulate a proven ability to exceed selling goals and close a sale
• Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently and manage your own time
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and 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
• Respond well to clearly defined daily sales goals and metrics
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years customer service 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 of time, operate POS system and lift/move items up to 75 lbs with proper safety techniques
• Full-time associates should have open availability to meet business needs;
  Part-Time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on weekends and two during the week; weekends 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, using 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, etc. The anticipated pay range is $17.25-$18.25 per hour.

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

For San Francisco applicants only:
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local laws.

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 includes Williams-Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and Green Row. We are a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology, and we welcome new energy and ideas.