Store Visual Merchandiser

About the role

At Ashley Furniture, the Visual role is crucial in enhancing the shopping experience by creating visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and balanced audio elements. This position works under the guidance of Visual Leadership to implement innovative merchandising strategies that contribute to achieving the company's sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy to achieve the company's sales volume and financial objectives.
• Create and execute visually appealing and balanced store merchandising displays, coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories, and transition seasonal products.
• Merchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale, and select areas regularly to maximize product sell-through.
• Execute floor moves or any other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus, and communicate regularly with Visual management on sold items.
• Complete the store recovery processes throughout the day, maintaining the store's interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of warehouse and housekeeping associates.
• Initiate repair and maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc., in conjunction with store management.
• Check-in and unpack accessory merchandise and other product shipments, coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement, and participate in the bi-annual inventory process.
• Adhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual Leadership, ensuring compliance with audio/visual items and involving associates in visual maintenance.
• Develop a deep understanding of all Company products, promotions, and store functions, stay updated on fashion styles and trends, mentor store staff on merchandising basics, and involve them in visual maintenance.
• Coordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, and other duties.
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• Two years of experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings.
• Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to transport loads of 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Achieve Associate degree in interior design, merchandising, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and practices.