Associate Visual Merchandiser - Louisana

La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off: holidays, vacation

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to execute showroom displays and support floor resets across Southeast Louisiana. The role involves implementing planograms, refreshing displays, and transporting merchandise between showrooms.

A remote day is included once per week, with travel up to 75% across Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Covington and Metairie showrooms. The position targets candidates with 0-2 years in visual merchandising, strong design sense, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in visual merchandising or related field.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Flexibility to travel to multiple stores in a geographic region.

Responsibilities

• Execute visually appealing showroom displays to drive in-store conversions and brand loyalty.
• Follow planograms to position furniture, tables, lamps, accessories, and artwork.
• Refresh floor sets based on new introductions, seasonal sets, promotions, and inventory strategies.
• Receive, tag, and transfer merchandise within the showroom.
• Assemble furniture and climb ladders to hang accessories or pictures as needed.
• Assist with merchandising for new stores, store closings, and regional remodels.
• Collaborate with the store manager and visual merchandising team.
• Participate in meetings on floor products, style mix, and displays.
• Analyze trends and competitive shopping for inspiration.
• Pursue training and development to improve visual skills.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Travel readiness

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary

This position ensures that company-directed visual merchandising strategies are executed to deliver a distinctive in-store experience for our consumers. This role will implement floor resets and visual displays per company standards, adapting to the individual store’s needs and layout and may be responsible for displays over multiple stores in a geographic region. This position will execute merchandising directives in 4 stores in Southeast Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Covington, and Metairie La-Z-Boy Showrooms. This role will be in stores 4 days a week with one remote work from home day.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned)

• Execute visually appealing showroom displays to drive greater conversion in-stores and increase brand loyalty.
• Follow planograms as established by visual leadership to position upholstered furniture, tables, lamps, accessories, and artwork to enhance the overall presentation of the showroom.
• Refresh and update floor sets based on new intros, seasonal floor sets, upcoming promotions and inventory strategies.
• Receive, tag, and transfer merchandise within the retail showroom.
• Assemble furniture and climb ladders to hang accessories or pictures as needed.
• Assist with merchandising for new stores, store closings, and regional remodels.
• Collaborate with the store manager and other members of the visual merchandising team on merchandising efforts.
• Participate in meetings to discuss products and accessories on the floor, style mix, display, and other pertinent information to the team.
• Analyze trends, shop competition and other areas for inspiration.
• Embrace training, education, and development opportunities to continually improve knowledge and visual skills.

Receive, tag, and transfer merchandise within the retail showroom.

SCOPE & IMPACT

Retail Division Dollar Volume $900 Million+ Sales Annually, Manages $60 Million+ Inventory, 185+ Retail Locations, New Store Openings and Remodels for Retail.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 0-2 years of experience in a visual merchandising, or related field
• Understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques, strong design taste, sense of style, culture, art, design, fashion, innovation, and technology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel to multiple stores in a geographic region.
• Familiar with inventory management principles
• Physical ability to move furniture up to or over 50lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Travel up to 75%.
• Receive, tag, and transfer merchandise within the retail showroom.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

none

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Specific physical and/or environmental demands are an essential part of the job. Often required to sit, use repetitive hand motion, hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, and lift up to or over 50 pounds. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits for Employees in the US

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La-Z-Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La-Z-Boy. There are chairs that need to be filled at La-Z-Boy. Find out if there’s one for you. La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company.