Associate, Visual Merchandising

1915 South | Ashley; Ponchatoula (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission-based pay with/

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company 


Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

1915 South in Ponchatoula, LA is seeking an Associate of Visual Merchandising to execute in-store visual plans and support the guest experience.

You'll partner with Visual leadership and Sales teams to maintain floor sets, drive product discovery, and ensure brand standards across departments. This role offers room for growth within the #1 Furniture Brand in the world and a strong benefits package.

Occasional travel up to 20-40% may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of retail or visual merchandising experience.
• Experience in furniture or large-format environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute visual merchandising plans and floor sets as directed by Visual Managers and Directors.
• Maintain floor set alignment to plan to support merchandising strategy.
• Train and coach Warehouse Associates on floor plans and execution.
• Communicate visual updates to Sales team to strengthen product knowledge.
• Ensure showroom presentation optimizes guest flow and product discovery.
• Uphold visual standards and brand presentation across departments.
• Identify execution challenges and provide feedback to Visual Leadership.
• Support seasonal transitions, floor resets, and new product launches.
• Partner with Store Leadership to align on priorities and timelines.
• Monitor product performance to inform layout adjustments.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail & customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail/visual merchandising education

Job description

Associate of VisualJoin our winning team, 1915 South, as an Associate of Visual Merchandising. 1915 South owns and operates 41 Ashley stores and 4 distribution centers across the southeast, including locations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Virginia. Our company is focused on employee growth and development, providing exceptional customer service and being passionate about what we do! If you want to take your career to a new level of professional success with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world,

Position Summary:

The Associate of Visual Merchandising executes visual and merchandising plans in-store to support the selling process and enhance the guest experience. This role focuses on accurate execution, communication, and collaboration to ensure showroom floors are set to plan and optimized for product discovery and ease of selling. Partnering closely with Visual leadership, Sales teams, and Warehouse Associates, this role helps deliver consistent, customer-focused presentation aligned with company strategy.

Job Duties:

• Execute visual merchandising plans and floor sets as directed by Visual Managers and Directors, ensuring timely, accurate implementation
• Maintain a high percentage of floor set alignment to plan, ensuring product placement supports overall merchandising and brand strategy
• Train and coach Warehouse Associates on floor plans and execution standards to drive independent, efficient set completion
• Communicate visual updates, product additions, and floor changes to the Sales team to strengthen product knowledge and selling conversations
• Ensure showroom presentation optimizes guest flow, enhances product discovery, and supports key selling priorities
• Uphold visual standards, cleanliness, and brand presentation consistency across assigned departments
• Identify execution challenges and provide actionable feedback to Visual Leadership to improve processes and outcomes
• Support seasonal transitions, major floor resets, and new product launches to maintain fresh and compelling displays
• Partner with Store Leadership to align on priorities, timelines, and execution strategies
• Monitor product performance and provide insights to Visual and Merchandising teams to inform layout adjustments and product recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required. Retail or visual merchandising education, preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years of retail or visual merchandising experience, ideally in a furniture or large-format environment

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Physical Demands: Ability to safely lift, move, and position furniture and fixtures. Stand for extended periods of time. Travel (up to 40% of Time)
• Work Environment: Retail Sales Floor
• Schedule: Weekdays; Weekends, as needed

Why 1915 South?

• Compensation: Competitive commission-based pay with performance bonuses
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick leave
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance: College tuition support through Thomas University
• Employee Discounts: Generous employee discounts on furniture
• Career Development: Long-term career advancement opportunities with a strong promote-from-within culture. Many of our leaders at 1915 South began their careers here- when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're building a future!