West Elm Hiring Designers/Stock Associates

We have both FULL-TIME and PART-TIME Positions available....IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!! discover your purpose… Inspire customers to express themselves in their home. Bring west elm to life for our customers by connecting them to the product, inspiration & know-how that helps them tell their story at home. who you are… ▪ Love to sell, can articulate a proven ability to exceed selling goals & most importantly can close a sale ▪ Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently & manage your own time ▪ Enjoy being hands-on with product & functions well both in-store & in the customers’home ▪ Recognize that every customer has individualized needs & aesthetics & can cater your designs accordingly ▪ Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box ▪ Have an obsession for interior decorating, architecture, art, creativity, craft, artisans & neighborhood’s treasures ▪ Keep your finger on the pulse of design trends both globally & in your local community ▪ Know what questions to ask your customers in order to understand their personal style & needs at west elm, you will… ▪ Drive sales & achieve sales goals per hour, by connecting customers to you & West Elm ▪ Inspire associates & customers by connecting them to design trends, inspiration & local resources that reflect the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand ▪ Develop & manage relationships with clients, designers, developers, local businesses & artisans ▪ Prioritize the customer & collaborate with your team to ensure adequate selling floor coverage during in-store or in-home appointments ▪ Discover each customers’ style by sparking conversation, sharing inspiration & consulting with them to learn how to bring their story to life ▪ Share decorating expertise & develop thoughtful space plans that fit the customers’lifestyle ▪ Advise customers on where to access design resources for products & services that may be unavailable at west elm (wallpaper, appliances, re-upholsterer,etc) ▪ Share the stories, collaborations & craft behind our products to bring them to life for our customer ▪ Develop vision boards, Ensemble floorplans & utilize Pinterest to help customers express their personal style at home ▪ Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, builds operational excellence and drives execution what we’re looking for… ▪ 1-2 years of home furnishing, interior decorating experience and/or interior design education ▪ Interior design certification strongly preferred ▪ Excellent communication skills & passion for working with people ▪ Excitement for the brand & products we sell ▪ Must be able to spend ample time on the sales floor focusing on customer needs ▪ Willingness to travel for in-home consultations. 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).