General Manager west elm Alexandria, VA

General Manager

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About the Team

Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers' lives at home. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day. Our corporate values that guide our actions and decisions are our People First culture, customers, quality, shareholders, integrity, and corporate responsibility.

Overview of the General Manager Role

You will hire great people and develop associates for future growth. You will provide leadership to achieve or exceed budgeted sales, payroll, and controllable expense goals. You will effectively manage store operations, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and maintain visual merchandising standards. You will ensure that all internal and external customers receive exemplary customer service and have a positive store / brand experience. You will ensure that sales associates build relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

Ensure store meets or exceeds sales and contest goals and meet payroll goals based on current trends

Prioritize, plan, and adjust schedules and daily agendas to meet business goals; hold team accountable to achieving goals

Train and motivate all associates through on-going programs in sales, customer service, and product knowledge

Assess performance and provide on-going feedback

Complete and deliver performance appraisals and development plans

Ensure team provides an exceptional customer experience in the store to achieve world-class service standards

Maintain presence through effective floor management and ensure staff coverage in all areas of the store as needed

Create and maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our "People First" philosophy

Work with District Managers and peers to develop best practices in store management

Criteria

Proven ability to manage staff to exceed sales goals, while meeting payroll goals

Proven to identify top talent, create teams, and train / develop / retain great people

Proven ability to think through complex issues, and allocate time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities

Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples

Effective communication, organization and leadership skills

4+ years management experience in specialty retail and / or multi-unit retail business environment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Employment / promotion to this role will be contingent on successful completion of a background check

Full time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business. Part-Time Flex 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)

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day : where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differenceswhatever they may beare valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for :

A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Individual development plans and career pathing conversations

Annual performance appraisals

Cross-brand and cross-functional career opportunities

Online learning opportunities through brand specific resources and WSI University

Leadership development opportunities

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration). This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

San Francisco Locations : Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.