Associate Operations Manager, B2B

<p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" inherit",serif;"=""><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;"><strong>About the Role </strong></span></span></p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:#333333;">The B2B Associate Operations Manager is an integral support partner for the B2B Retail Sales team as they support the in-store trade specialists. This role is responsible for providing hands-on operational project management while working closely with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, and Care Center throughout a project lifecycle.</span></p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" inherit",serif;"=""><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;"><strong>Responsibilities </strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:48px;"><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Partner with Retail account executives as operational support in their territory-specific pipeline of business.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Assist Operations in managing current projects: updating inventory playbooks, auditing quotes prior to order placement, quote revisions, checking inventory status.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Utilize Excel and our WSI systems to update project statuses at the item level, ensuring our timelines will meet clients’ delivery needs.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Support Ops managers and cross-functional teams with providing project details and updates (Planning, Care Center, & Logistics).</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Manage project status in partnership with Care Center support team and Logistics team -</span></span><br><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">quotes, quote revisions, payments, keying orders and managing playbooks.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Support Care Center teams with “triage” plans for customer escalations.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Participate in account executive pipeline sales reviews.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Execute stock checks and alternate product suggestions in partnership with the</span></span><br><span style="color:#333333;font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Planning team.</span></span></p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p></li></ul><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" inherit",serif;"=""><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;"><strong>Criteria</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="color:#333333;">Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="color:#333333;">Experience in project management with a focus on organization of large projects.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="color:#333333;">Strong organizational skills and expertise in working with cross-functional teams.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="color:#333333;">Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="color:#333333;">Experienced in effective time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;font-size:10.5pt;padding:0in;">#LI-LG1</span></span></p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:" inherit",serif;"=""><strong>Our Culture & Values </strong></span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. </span></span></p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" inherit",serif;"=""><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;"><strong>People First </strong></span></span></p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;font-size:10.5pt;padding:0in;">Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:</span></span><br><br> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Benefits</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">A generous discount on all WSI brands</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Tax-free commuter benefits</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Continued Learning</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities </span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Resources for self-development</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Advisor (Mentor) program</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:99.0pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series   </span></span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" inherit",serif;"=""><i><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;font-size:10.5pt;padding:0in;">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).</span></i></span></p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:" inherit",serif;"=""><i><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;font-size:10.5pt;padding:0in;">This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.</span></i></span></p> <br><table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Our Company<br><br> 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 Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. 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.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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