Visual Associate, Seasonal Flex Only, Beverly Blvd - West Elm

West Elm is a premier specialty retailer known for high-quality home products. The Visual Associate role focuses on creating engaging customer experiences, executing visual merchandising strategies, and maintaining the brand's aesthetic to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining
• Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm a neighborhood destination for inspiration
• Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand
• Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales
• Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards
• Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the West Elm Brand
• Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination
• Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise
• Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First Philosophy
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others
• Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution

Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples
• 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 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• 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 two during the week (Monday to Thursday)
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred
• Specialty retail preferred
• College degree preferred or equivalent job experience

Benefits

• 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)

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