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Williams-Sonoma

Retailer of home furnishings and kitchenware

Associate Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWalnut Creek, CA, USA$32 - $38 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two to three years of management experience; specialty retail experience is preferred.
  • Ability to manage staff to meet or exceed sales goals while meeting payroll goals.
  • Ability to identify top talent and train, develop, and retain employees.
  • Ability to evaluate complex issues and allocate time across multiple tasks and changing priorities.
  • Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
  • Ability to achieve results independently and through others by fostering teamwork and cooperation.
  • Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
  • Ability to operate a point-of-sale system.
  • Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the General Manager to ensure the store meets or exceeds sales and contest goals and meets payroll goals based on current trends.
  • Prioritize, plan, and adjust schedules and daily agendas to meet business goals, and hold the team accountable for achieving goals.
  • Partner with the General Manager to recruit, interview, and select qualified candidates to build a talent pipeline for current and future business goals.
  • Train and motivate associates through ongoing programs in sales, customer service, and product knowledge.
  • Develop associates to assume increased levels of responsibility.
  • Assess performance, provide ongoing feedback, and complete and deliver performance appraisals and development plans.
  • Ensure the team provides an exceptional customer experience and achieves World Class Service standards.
  • Maintain an effective floor presence and ensure staff coverage in all areas of the store.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and ensure ongoing safety training and awareness.
  • Ensure store standards, including visuals, cleanliness, signage, and safety, are met and maintained.
  • Partner with the General Manager to manage store operating procedures, including inventory levels and cash control, to minimize losses.
  • Ensure the store follows company guidelines for opening and closing.
  • Partner with the General Manager to monitor company assets through accurate inventory procedures.
  • Ensure associates comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Create and maintain an environment where associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with the People First Philosophy.
  • Monitor assets through accurate inventory management procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Specialty retail experience.

About the Company

Williams-Sonoma

Retailer of home furnishings and kitchenware

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates through a multi-brand portfolio including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and others, selling furniture, kitchen appliances, home decor, and specialty foods via stores and e-commerce. It differentiates itself with an upscale, curated brand lineup and an omnichannel shopping experience plus design services to help plan spaces. The company emphasizes sustainability and ethical sourcing, with certifications from Better Cotton, Fair Trade, FSC, and the Global Recycled Standard. Its goal is to serve both residential and business home-furnishing needs while maintaining responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
1956

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