Seasonal Sales Associate

About the JobSeasonal Sales AssociateAbout the Role: As a Sales Associate, you provide customers with a unique shopping experience by offering excellent customer service. Utilize effective selling techniques and provide in-depth product knowledge in a fast-paced, specialty retail environment. You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will: Provide sincere, friendly, and energetic customer service by exemplifying World-Class service standards Achieve established sales and contest goals Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions Assist customers with special services including gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions (sales, returns, and exchanges) Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage, and lighting Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards; straighten, clean, and help maintain stockroom as needed Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed Perform other duties as assigned by management Comply with all Company policies and procedures 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: Love to sell, can articulate a proven ability to exceed selling goals, and most importantly can close a sale Succeed in a team environment while able to work independently and manage your own time Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box Know what questions to ask your customers to understand their personal cooking style and needs Enjoy discovering the customer's style, lifestyle, and story to connect them to the right products Most successful when provided with clearly defined daily sales goals and metrics High school diploma or equivalent preferred 1-2 years customer service experience and retail sales experience (specialty retail preferred, but not required) Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time, operate POS system, and 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 (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). Physical Requirements: 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 Benefits Just for You: 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 is $17.00-$17.50 per hour. Depending on your position and your location, highlights of eligibility may include: 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) Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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. 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. AboutWilliams-Sonoma, Inc. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer of high quality products for the home. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. We currently operate retail stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, and the United Kingdom, and franchise our brands to third parties in a number of countries in the Middle East, the Philippines and Mexico. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.