Description Williams-Sonoma & The Opportunity Williams Sonoma is a multi-channel specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Our family of brands in Australia includes the well-known retailer’s west elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids & Williams-Sonoma. Our Pottery Barn store in Bondi Junction, is seeking a results-driven, customer-focused, and dynamic Assistant Store Manager to deliver exceptional customer service, lead an outstanding team, and inspire great performance. This is a permanent, full-time position (76 hours per fortnight) on a rotating 4-week roster. Availability to work full alternate weekends as part of the roster rotation is also required. Why You Will Love Working With Us We are all about creating a workplace where you feel supported, inspired, and excited to come to work. Here’s just a taste of what you will enjoy as part of our team: Generous employee discounts so you can enjoy our amazing products Paid parental leave to support you through life’s most important milestones Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support Career growth opportunities with real investment in your development A supportive, collaborative team culture where your success is celebrated The chance to be part of a fast-growing global business with an entrepreneurial spirit What You Will Be Doing: Identify opportunities, develop and execute strategies, and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly reports to achieve KPIs Set daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals Support company promotions and sales events Coach and develop team members to drive individual and team performance Provide exceptional customer service to achieve world-class service standards Drive our Design Services business area by motivating associates Create and ensure a positive environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity, in accordance with our People-First Philosophy. What You Will Bring to the Role: Bring retail leadership experience, ideally in homewares or specialty retail Are passionate about customer service and enhancing our customers’ lives at home Love to coach, mentor, inspire, and help grow your team to meet and exceed goals Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and are consistently looking for ways to think outside the box Have proven success in achieving results both independently and through others by creating a spirit of teamwork Are not afraid to go above and beyond to exceed customers’ expectations and close sales Have excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills Possess critical thinking skills to creatively identify challenges and develop action plans in a timely manner Are able to independently lead yourself and others to achieve results Physical Requirements: Ability to be mobile in the store and back-of-house areas, including standing for long periods Ability to climb ladders and use other equipment in line with safety standards Ability to lift and mobilise medium to large items, up to 30kg, while utilising appropriate equipment and safety techniques Ready to join the Team? If you’re a motivated Retail Professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply today and make an impact as our next Assistant Store Manager! Only candidates with work rights in Australia will be considered.
