Store Visual Merchandiser
Purpose at Ashley
The Store Visual Merchandiser role at Ashley Furniture transforms homes worldwide by creating visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and balanced audio elements. Under the guidance of Visual Leadership, this position uses creative skills to enhance the shopping experience for guests, contributing to the company’s sales volume and financial objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Implement a visual merchandising strategy to achieve the company’s sales volume and financial objectives.
- Execute visually appealing and well-balanced store merchandising displays under the direction of Visual Leadership.
- Cook up layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories, and transition seasonal products.
- Remerchandise 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's 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 unpackage 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; keep up to date on fashion styles and trends.
- Mentor store staff on merchandising basics.
- Involvement in the visual maintenance of the store and assisting in communicating with the Company’s visual merchandising standards.
- Cook up with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
- Complete any additional tasks assigned by management.
What You Bring
- 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.
- Ability to transport loads of 100 IBS with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Associate degree in interior design, merchandising, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Maintain reliable attendance.
- Thrive in a team environment.
What’s In It For You
- Extended health, dental benefits, and vision insurance.
- Life/Disability Insurance.
- Flex Spending Account.
- 401K.
- Paid Time Off.
About the Role
Ashley Furniture is the largest home furnishings manufacturer, dedicated to quality, style, and affordability. We are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand, ensuring our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.
Qualifications
Preferably have 2 years' experience in retail store visual merchandising, especially in home furnishings. Must have the ability to legally work in the US and maintain reliable attendance. Associate degree in interior design, merchandising, or equivalent work experience is preferred. Must be able to lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation and transport loads of 100 IBS with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.