Store Visual Merchandiser

About the role

At Ashley Furniture, the Visual role is crucial in creating visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and balanced audio elements. This position works under the guidance of Visual Leadership to enhance the shopping experience for guests.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy to achieve 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 necessary changes, communicate with Visual management on sold items, and complete store recovery processes.
• Maintain store interior and exterior appearance with assistance from warehouse and housekeeping associates.
• Initiate repairs 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 bi-annual inventory processes.
• Adhere to visual merchandising standards and ensure compliance with communication standards for store associates.
• Develop knowledge on Company products, promotions, and store functions, and stay updated on fashion styles and trends.
• Mentor store staff on merchandising basics and involve them in visual maintenance.
• Coordinate with the store manager on regular tasks, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
• 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.
• Associate degree in interior design, merchandising, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of home furnishing products and trends.

Skills

• Visual merchandising and display design.
• Product knowledge and understanding of home furnishings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with store staff and management.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized store environment.

Benefits

Join Ashley Furniture and be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Weekly pay.