Sales Associate, Seasonal Part-Time / Casual, Trolley Square - Williams Sonoma

Sales Associate

About 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.

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 & most importantly can close a sale. Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently & manage your own time. Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box. Know what questions to ask your customers in order to understand their personal cooking style & needs. Enjoy discovering the customer's style, lifestyle & story to connect them to the right products. Most successful when provided with clearly defined daily sales goals & 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 Casual associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and / or Sunday) and one during the week (Monday to Thursday). Associates must be available for annual inventory and entire holiday season (November and December). Example : 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) If preferred, an associate can also choose to have all three shifts of availability on the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and none during the week (Monday to Thursday).

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.