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Lead Visual at West Elm

  • Full-time
  • On-site, Skokie, IL
  • $17.00 - $19.00

Lead Visual

Responsibilities

  • You will provide daily support to the management team by performing opening and closing routines, providing supervision to ensure store is meeting financial goals and associates are providing World-Class service to our guest
  • You will perform operational functions in the assigned area of accountability Sales to ensure the store meets company expectations
  • Effectively perform operational functions: open and close the store, register functions and back office procedures
  • Ensure store meets visual, replenishment, cleanliness, safety and back of house standards during manager- on-duty shifts
  • Effectively perform the Selling Captain role, serving as a role model for sales associates in sales generation and customer service by making the customer experience the priority
  • Utilize Selling Essentials and training resources to educate team on product, improve selling skills, and achieve business goals
  • Provide training and coaching expertise to associates in selling, product knowledge, clienteling and in- home services
  • Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy

Skills

  • Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
  • Ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time, required throughout the workday
  • 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred
  • 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required).

Benefits

  • πŸ’° Competitive compensation package including pay and benefits
  • πŸ›οΈ A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
  • πŸ’Ό A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
  • πŸ‹οΈ A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
  • πŸ–οΈ Paid vacations and holidays (full-time)
  • 🩺 Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits (full-time)
  • πŸ“š Individual development plans and career pathing conversations
  • πŸ“ˆ Annual performance appraisals
  • πŸ”„ Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities
  • πŸŽ“ Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University
  • 🌟 Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Effective communication, organization and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples
  • Ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time, required throughout the workday
  • Must be able to 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** (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and twoβ€―during the week (Monday to Thursday)
  • For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required
  • **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)

Location

Skokie, IL

Salary

$17.00 - $19.00 hourly

Arrangement

Onsite

Category ID

1937

Term ID

1648

Plan ID

1027

Company

West Elm

Company Website

https://www.westelm.com/

Application Type

url

Application URL

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/lead-visual-full-time-skokie-west-elm-at-west-elm-4244906462

Published 26 days ago • Expires July 06, 2025 00:03