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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a premier specialty retailer known for its high-quality kitchen and home products. Founded in 1956, it has grown into a multi-brand enterprise featuring renowned names such as Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are celebrated for blending stylish design with functionality, offering beautifully designed products for every area of the home including kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, closets, laundry rooms, and outdoor spaces. The company has evolved significantly since opening its first brick-and-mortar store more than 50 years ago, embracing modern technology and a multi-channel global strategy to deliver excellent customer service and support vibrant communities. Williams-Sonoma believes in a culture that places People First, emphasizing integrity, quality, customer focus, shareholder value, and corporate responsibility. The role of a Sales Associate at Williams-Sonoma is pivotal in delivering a superior retail experience by responding to customers' needs and enhancing store energy with a lively and upbeat atmosphere. This position requires engaging customers at the cash wrap, providing personalized service that creates lasting positive impressions, and efficiently handling register/POS transactions including sales, returns, and exchanges. The associate is responsible for accurate pricing and ringing of merchandise, ensuring that customers are fully informed about products, care, maintenance, promotions, and delivery timelines. A key part of the role involves affirming customer purchases and suggesting complementary items to enhance their selections. Sales Associates also maintain visual standards and supplies at the cash wrap area, manage customer expectations with clear communication, and strive to resolve any issues by maximizing available resources. This position demands a passion for delivering exceptional service, a love for closing sales and exceeding goals, and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. It requires outstanding interpersonal skills to build lasting customer relationships, including capturing contacts for follow-up and promoting store events and services. Successful candidates demonstrate a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and sustain physical stamina for long periods on the sales floor. Full-time employment offers a competitive pay rate between $16.60 and $17.60 per hour, with comprehensive benefits such as wellness programs, discounts on all Williams-Sonoma brands, 401(k) plans, paid vacations, and health, dental, and vision insurance including domestic partner benefits. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, nurturing a workplace where employees bring their authentic selves and are valued for their contributions and leadership. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about retail, customer service excellence, and working within a respected brand known for quality and innovation.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a customer service role
• 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
• Full-time associates must have open availability
• Part-time flexibility requires availability on minimum two weekend shifts and two weekday shifts
• Weekend availability must be on two separate days
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously