About the Team

You will be part of the Pottery Barn Product Development team at Pottery Barn, located at our brand headquarters in San Francisco, CA, working hand-in-hand with the Design, Technical Design, Merchants and Sourcing team members.

Overview of the role

The Sample Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Design Team by coordinating the movement of samples and helping to facilitate meetings and showroom presentations. The role requires a can-do attitude and is a key player in facilitating and maintaining cross-functional operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage/track/request all samples between factories, warehouse and showrooms.
• Maintain updated Sample Request Reports. Ensure all samples are on track to arrive for milestone meetings and deadlines.
• Help support weekly Product Development meetings by ensuring all samples are set up for review in a timely manner.
• Proactively maintain an organized sample spaces by keeping products stored in a manner that fosters a safe environment to conduct business.
• Assist the Merchant and Sourcing teams with their sample-related needs and photo sample check-out list.
• Archive all development samples. Maintain accurate Archive lists.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone/text.
• Transport materials and lift, move and carry furniture up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Criteria

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent and assertive, with strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, often-changing environment.
• This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office 5 days per week.

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

• In-person and 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 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.

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.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $25.00-$28.00 per hour. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

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