Store Visual Merchandising

Purpose at Ashley

The Store Visual Merchandiser role at Ashley Furniture creates visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and well-balanced audio elements. Working under the guidance of Visual Leadership, the visual merchandiser uses their creative skills to design and present merchandise in a way that enhances the overall shopping experience for our guests. By implementing innovative merchandising strategies, the Visual team contributes to creating a memorable and enjoyable shopping experience that helps to attract and retain customers.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Cook up layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories.
• 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 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 assist 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 has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer for over 75 years, transforming homes worldwide. With a growing customer base, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.

Qualifications

As a Store Visual Merchandiser, you must have:

• Experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual Leadership.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to 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 maintain reliable attendance and thrive in a team environment.

Skills

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow visual merchandising standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Extended health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life/Disability Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account.
• 401K.
• Paid Time Off.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary based on the store's operational needs.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.