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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

<div><div><div><div><b>About the Role</b></div></div><br>
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<div> The Vice President of Public Relations, Brand Marketing, Licensing &amp; Collaborations will lead the strategic vision and execution of public relations and brand marketing initiatives across Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and<br>
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 </div></div><div><div><b>What you&rsquo;ll do</b></div></div><br>
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<ul> <li><div>Lead and manage public relations and brand marketing efforts across the Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and Pottery Barn brands, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging to grow our brand media impressions and brand awareness/reach</div></li><br>
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<div> Develop and execute strategic collaboration and licensing partnerships, negotiating deals and maintaining strong relationships with key external partners to drive business growth</div></li><br>
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<div> Oversee a team of eight professionals, including three direct reports (one director and two managers), providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management to achieve departmental goals</div></li><br>
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<div> Collaborate closely with the design team and other cross-functional partners to identify new partnership opportunities, align on brand vision, and co-create compelling marketing initiatives</div></li><br>
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<div> Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, managing communications, resolving issues, and ensuring successful partnership execution and satisfaction</div></li><br>
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<div> Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform PR and marketing strategies, continuously enhancing brand positioning and visibility in the marketplace</div></li></ul></div><div><div><br>
 </div></div><div><div><b>What we&rsquo;re looking for</b></div></div><br>
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<ul> <li><div>Expertise in leading PR and brand marketing strategies across multiple consumer brands, ideally within the home furnishings or lifestyle sectors</div></li><br>
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<div> Exceptional negotiation skills with a strong track record of securing and managing high-value licensing and collaboration partnerships</div></li><br>
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<div> Ability to build and maintain influential relationships with external partners, including celebrity connections and key industry stakeholders</div></li><br>
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<div> Strong leadership experience managing a diverse team, including directors and managers, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving results</div></li><br>
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<div> Strategic thinker with the capacity to navigate complex brand portfolios and align PR initiatives across multiple brands to maximize impact</div></li><br>
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<div> Excellent communication skills, both internally with cross-functional teams and externally with media and partners, ensuring consistent brand messaging</div></li><br>
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<div> Resilient and adaptable, capable of managing change and overcoming challenges in a fast-paced, evolving business environment</div></li></ul><br>
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<div> <b>What you&rsquo;ll need</b></div></div><br>
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<ul> <li><div>Proven experience in public relations and brand marketing, preferably at a senior leadership level within the retail or consumer goods industry</div></li><br>
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<div> Demonstrated success in managing and negotiating high-value licensing and collaboration partnerships</div></li><br>
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<div> Strong ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, including celebrity and influencer connections</div></li><br>
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<div> Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable deal terms and exclusivities</div></li><br>
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<div> Experience leading and developing a team, with at least three direct reports including directors and managers</div></li><br>
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<div> Ability to work cross-functionally with design, marketing, and other internal teams to align brand vision and partnership goals</div></li><br>
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<div> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor suitable for high-profile external interactions</div></li><br>
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<div> Strategic thinker with the capacity to manage multiple Pottery Barn brands and navigate complex organizational dynamics</div></li><br>
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<div> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing<br>
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<div> Willingness to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.</div></li></ul><br>
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<div> <div><b>Our Culture &amp; Values</b></div></div><br>
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<p> We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our<br>
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 and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.</p></div><div><div><br>
 </div></div><div><div><b>People First</b></div></div><br>
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<div> 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:</div></div><br>
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<div> Benefits</div></div><br>
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<ul> <li><div>A generous discount on all WSI brands</div></li><br>
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<div> A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities</div></li><br>
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<div> Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer</div></li><br>
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<div> Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits</div></li><br>
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<div> Tax-free commuter benefits</div></li><br>
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<div> A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health</div></li></ul><div><div><br>
 </div></div><div><div>Continued Learning</div></div><br>
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<ul> <li><div>In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University</div></li><br>
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<div> Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities</div></li><br>
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<div> Resources for self-development</div></li><br>
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<div> Advisor (Mentor) program</div></li><br>
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<div> Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><br>
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 </div></div><div><div><i>WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or &quot;sponsor&quot; an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).</i></div></div><div><div><br>
 </div></div><div><div><i>This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.</i></div></div><div><div><br>
 </div></div><div><div><i>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.</i></div></div><div><div><br>
 </div></div></div></div></div><div><div><i>The expected starting pay range for this position is $250,000 - $280,000. 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.</i></div></div></div><br><div></div>

Vice President, Public Relations

<div><div><b>About Williams-Sonoma DC &ndash; San Francisco, CA</b><br>
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Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams&rsquo; single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams &ndash; Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.<br>
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Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery &ndash; and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement &ndash; our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.<br>
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview</b><br>
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By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.</div><ul><li>
Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain</li><li>
14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:<ul><li>
Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.</li></ul></li><li>
Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi<ul><li>
Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.</li></ul></li><li>
Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.</li><li>
700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.</li></ul><div>
The Inventory Optimization team is looking for a Distribution Planner to play a critical role in helping drive business decisions while providing actionable and strategic insights into leadership. The team works closely with internal cross-functional business partners &ndash; Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Merchandising, eCommerce, Finance, IT and many others - to identify and implement strategies to reduce our inventory through identification and execution of new strategic initiatives, data analysis, reporting and forecasting. We are looking for someone who is a true owner of their business and will contribute creative new ideas.<br>
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The <b>Inventory Optimization Planner </b>is located in <b>San Francisco, CA.</b><br>
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You&rsquo;ll be excited about this opportunity because you will:</b></div><ul><li>
Play a key role in driving strategic projects and analyzing a variety of business problems while working with cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Summarize and analyze large data sets that will enable multiple functional areas to hit key milestones and help business leaders make quality strategic business decisions related to reducing DC inventory.</li><li>
Identify reporting gaps that drive business improvement and develop automated reporting tools to drive actionable results.</li><li>
Analyze industry&rsquo;s best practices and conduct competitive research to influence long term changes to business strategy.</li><li>
Quickly and efficiently run Ad-Hoc analysis to support leadership decision making.</li></ul><div><b>
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain Management, Analytics or related field or 5 years in Retail, Supporting Retail Management.</li><li>
At least 2-4 years&rsquo; experience in Business Strategy, Company Planning, Financial Analysis or Merchandising/Inventory Planning role.</li><li>
Experienced with Excel and SQL, understanding of WMS and BI reporting platforms (MSTR, QLIK, Power BI).</li><li>
Able to drive to deadlines, anticipates and addresses conflicts, negotiates well, and delivers great outcomes.</li><li>
Energized by complex problems and find satisfaction in solving them through a mixture of curiosity, analysis and resourcefulness.</li><li>
We&rsquo;re looking for someone who jumps in, learns quickly, and improves the team&rsquo;s performance.</li><li>
Flexibility &ndash; open to change, doing what it takes to get the best outcomes, comfortable with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Good verbal and written communication skills for delivering non-technical presentations that influence business partners and upper management.</li><li>
Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.</li><li>
Demonstrates self-management and initiative.</li></ul><div><b>
We prefer some of these qualities as well:</b></div><ul><li>
Strong experience with MicroStrategy Developer/Architect and dashboard/dossier creation.</li><li>
Mastery in Excel, strong proficiency in SQL data mining.</li></ul><div><b>
Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role:</b></div><ul><li>
Must be able to walk, stand, and bend.</li><li>
Able to use a computer for an extended period of time.</li><li>
Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard.</li></ul><div><b>
Our company benefits are second to none in the industry:</b></div><ul><li>
Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.</li><li>
401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.</li><li>
Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).</li><li>
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.</li><li>
For more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.</li><li>
To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX <i>(Login credentials may be required)</i></li></ul><div><b>
EOE</b></div><div><br>
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.<br>
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At this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.</div><br>
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About Williams-Sonoma Inc.:</b><p><br>
Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams&rsquo; single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams &ndash; Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery &ndash; and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement &ndash; our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.</p></div>

Inventory Optimization Planner

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Vice President, Public Relations

Inventory Optimization Planner