Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Merchandise Coordinator - Rejuvenation

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

 

About the Merchandising Team

You will be part of the Rejuvenation Merchandising team, which builds an engaging, unique and functional assortment of home furnishings and décor. Our team considers all areas of the home, from the Living Room, to the Kitchen, to the Garden. We work cross-functionally with the Design, Sourcing, and Planning teams, as well as the Retail and Web channels to deliver small and large scale pieces for every style of home. 

This is a hybrid role - 4 days/week onsite in our Portland office required.

Overview of the Merchandise Coordinator role 

As a Merchandise Coordinator, you will provide support and coordination for your assigned category’s Buying team for all Rejuvenation sales channels.

 

Responsibilities

Coordinate list of incoming samples and due dates from suppliers and track shipments and communicate to the Merchandising Team. Track samples from vendors; coordinate movement of merchandise to sample room or category Buyer. Setup and maintain status of department SKUs. Create and maintain Product Development Spreadsheets. Create and maintain monthly Product Information (PI) Sheets. Help prepare and assemble visual product presentations for product line reviews. Coordinate with visual team to execute store signage. Support customer service inquiries by troubleshooting technical solutions and providing exceptional customer support. Assist with ordering product and coordinating sample handoff to photo team. General administrative duties and other merchandising tasks assigned by management/Buying team. Operate a computer and communicate via telephone Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

 

Criteria

BA/BS degree in retail or merchandise management (preferred, not required) 1-3 years prior experience in retail or merchandising Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities. Thrives in a high energy and fast paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and react to rapidly changing business needs and priorities. Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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 differences—whatever they may be—are 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, holidays, and time off to volunteer  Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits  Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health 

 

Your Journey in Continued Learning

Online learning opportunities through WSI University   Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities  Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program Career development workshops and learning programs Speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.