Promote a sales culture to build productivity. Prepare for future growth through hiring and developing great people. Manage Units Per Transaction, Average Transaction, Conversion & Sales Per Hour. Provide leadership by analyzing Week-to-Date, Month-to-Date, Year-to-Date sales & develops action plans to drive top line sales. Provide leadership to achieve or exceed budgeted sales and payroll, and manage profit and loss (P&L). Effectively manage store operations, inventory levels and visual merchan... more details
About the Team
Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers’ lives at home. We 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.
About the Role
Promote a sales culture to build productivity. Prepare for future growth through hiring and developing great people. Manage Units Per Transaction, Average Transaction, Conversion & Sales Per Hour. Provide leadership by analyzing Week-to-Date, Month-to-Date, Year-to-Date sales & develops action plans to drive top line sales. Provide leadership to achieve or exceed budgeted sales and payroll, and manage profit and loss (P&L). Effectively manage store operations, inventory levels and visual merchandising standards. Ensure all internal and external customers receive exemplary customer service and receive a positive store/brand experience. Ensure sales associates build relationships with customers. Accountable for all aspects of the store.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...
Analyze business trends and create plans to increase sales, and control expenses to drive overall profitability within district
Monitor and measure financial, operational, human resources and customer service results, and hold teams accountable for achieving district goals through ongoing store visits
Recruit and select highly talented people and build succession plans designed to meet Brand and Company growth goals. Collaborate with peers to develop a company-wide talent pipeline
Build management teams to train, motivate and challenge store teams to meet financial goals, proactively resolve problems, and enhance team performance and customer service levels
Ensure consistent application of performance management practices including but not limited to annual performance appraisals, progressive counseling activities and development plans
Implement brand initiatives to achieve World Class Service standards
Responsible for ensuring that all escalated customer service issues are resolved
Ensure district maintains store standards (i.e., visuals, cleanliness, appropriate inventory levels, safety etc.) in accordance with Company operating policies and procedures
Model behavior that respects the background, experience and cultural differences of others, while upholding the integrity and the values of the Company
Promote an environment that encourages participation, creativity and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others within district, region and concept
Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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!
We’re excited about you because...
Passionate about “owning your business” & always empowered to make decisions that best support business needs
Aligned with the business at all times & in tune with our product assortment in order to make selections
Results-oriented leader, who has an excellent ability to motivate & influence others through actions & examples
Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & are consistently looking for ways to think outside-the-box
Proven success achieving results both independently & through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork
Risk-taker who is not afraid to go above & beyond to exceed a customers’ expectations in order to close a sale
Agile leader who loves to prioritize, plan & adjust their schedule to ensure business goals are achieved
Loves to utilize critical-thinking in managing processes, routines & best practices to limit company exposure & loss
Technical Competencies required:
4+ year's management experience in a highly complex, multi-unit retail business environment.
Proven ability to meet/exceed sales and profit results.
Proven ability to meet current and future business goals through continuous identification and development of store management talent.
Proven ability to build and leverage relationships with peers, corporate partners and the business community to positively impact business decisions.
Proven ability to adapt quickly to ambiguity and allocate time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to influence business partners at all levels.
Proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings and holidays.
Ability to travel (overnight stays will be required).
Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment.
Four-year college degree preferred but not required.
Employment/promotion to this role will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Benefits:
This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. The anticipated pay range for this role will be: $120,000 -$150,000 annual salary.
Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here’s a look at what you might be eligible for:
A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
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
FOR SF ONLY:
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.
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