West Elm
Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Full Time, Chicago - West Elm
West Elm, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Full Time, Chicago - West Elm 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 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. 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 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 Utilizing exemplary World class service standards assist 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 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 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 two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability 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). 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) 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 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. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Us
Our Company 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 are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We"re a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
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Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Full Time, Chicago - West Elm 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 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. 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 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 Utilizing exemplary World class service standards assist 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 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 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 two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability 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). 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) 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 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. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Us
Our Company 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 are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We"re a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
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