Sales Associate, Holiday Seasonal, University Village - Pottery Barn

$41,538 - $43,618/Yr

Williams-Sonoma - Seattle, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Sales Associate position at Pottery Barn is a seasonal role focused on providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. The associate will engage with customers, assist with various services, and maintain store standards while achieving sales goals.

Responsibilities

• 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 i.e. sales, returns, and exchanges
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage, and lighting
• Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards
• Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to operate POS system
• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• Experience in exceeding selling goals
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including pay and benefits
• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Wellness program that supports 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)