Associate Visual Merchandiser - Louisana

4 LZB Retail, Inc.; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to execute showroom displays and maintain planograms across multiple stores in the Southeast region. You will refresh floor sets, collaborate with store teams, and travel to stores to ensure brand standards are met.

The role involves four days in-store per week with one remote work-from-home day, and requires 0-2 years in visual merchandising, strong design sense, and reliable travel.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in visual merchandising or related field.
• Understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Strong design taste and sense of style.

Responsibilities

• Execute visually appealing showroom displays to drive in-store conversion.
• Follow planograms to position furniture, tables, lamps, accessories, and artwork.
• Refresh floor sets based on new introductions, seasons, and promotions.
• Travel to multiple stores within a geographic region as needed.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Design sense

Communication

Willingness to travel

Team player

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. Analyzes trends, shop competition and other areas for inspiration. Embrace training, education, and development opportunities to continually improve knowledge and visual skills.

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.

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. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.