Store Visual Merchandiser

About the role

At Ashley Furniture, the Visual role is crucial in enhancing the shopping experience by designing and presenting merchandise in a visually engaging manner.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy to achieve sales volume and financial objectives.
• Create and execute visually appealing and balanced store merchandising displays under the direction of Visual Leadership.
• 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 store recovery processes throughout the day.
• Maintain store interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of the 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 in collaboration with the warehouse associate; coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement; participate in the bi-annual inventory process.
• Adhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual Leadership.
• Ensure audio/visual items, such as store music, sign height, etc., comply with the communication standards to store associates and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.
• Develop high levels of knowledge on all Company products, promotions, and store functions; stay updated on fashion styles and trends.
• Mentor store staff on merchandising basics, involve the staff in the visual maintenance of the store, and assist in communicating the Company’s visual merchandising standards.
• Cook with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, 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.
• 2 years experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings preferred.
• Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to transport loads of 100 IBS 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

• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.