ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining
Seek out & promote innovative ways to make our stores 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 WSI Brands
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/KNOWLEDGE:
1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred. Specialty retail preferred
Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift & mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment & 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 (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).
EDUCATION: College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.