A Retail Associate Manager assists the manager at a retail store, either an independent business or a store that is part of a large retail chain. Supervises sales associates and retail store operations. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. May prepare work schedules and hire, train and evaluate sales associates. May supervise warehouse, cleaning, maintenance or security staff. Assists with resolving customer complaints.
View More Jobs Assistant Store Manager - Visual, Full Time, Short Hills - Pottery Barn Short Hills, NJ, United States Job Description About the Role A Visual Merchandising team member contributes to the marketing and sales efforts of a retail location and catalog by designing, developing and taking charge of the visual look of the store and its merchandise. As a member of the in-store merchandising team, you will be executing merchandising strategies by creating and maintaining visual displays in the store windows and on the sales floor. You will also contribute to the future vision of the store and catalog by participating in many set ups to influence the look of the new seasons to come. Your key responsibilities as a visual merchandising associate will include visual display, decorating, propping, creation of directives and merchandising training. Come up with creative solutions for decoration and display. Will also influence marketing and packaging. Assist in the production of the visual presentation booklet, photo booklets, perimeters, weekly memos and in-store set-ups. You're excited about this opportunity because you will... Manage the development of the store product presentation floorplans. Assist in Visual Packet illustrations and production. Manage all weekly presentation updates and emails to the field. Manage the in-store set-up and the production of the memo and/or photo booklet for all drawbridge and header presentations. Manage the production of product lists for the perimeter bays and coordinate merchandise lists with the Planning Department. Assist in the conceptual meetings and implementation of the window presentation. Assist in merchandising Special Events, Manager's Conference and Product Development's conceptual meeting room. Assist in the mock store presentation for the Store, Catalog and Product Development set ups. 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... Previous project management experience in a deadline driven environment. 2 - 4 years experience in visual merchandising with multi-store responsibility. Ability to work with tools (drills, hammers, etc.) Ability to move furniture for the set ups. Excellent communication skills (written/verbal). Ability to work independently. Proficient on a Mac. Proficient in Photoshop and InDesign.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC Ability to converse over a telephone Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment