Store Visual Merchandiser

About the Role

As a Visual team member at Ashley Furniture, you will create visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and well-balanced audio elements. Working under the guidance of Visual Leadership, you will use your creative skills to design and present merchandise in a way that enhances the overall shopping experience for our guests. By implementing innovative merchandising strategies, you will contribute to creating a memorable and enjoyable shopping experience that helps attract and retain customers.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy that helps achieve the Company’s sales volume and financial objectives.
• Execute visually appealing and well-balanced store merchandising displays under the direction of Visual Leadership, coordinate 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; 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 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 and involve the staff in the visual maintenance of the store.
• Coordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
• Complete any additional tasks 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.
• Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to transport loads of 100 lbs 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.

Benefits

• Extended health, dental benefits, and vision insurance.
• Employee Discount from 10% - 30%.
• Life/Disability Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account.
• 401K.
• Paid Time Off.