Director of Visual Merchandising

Ashley Global Retail; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability

401(k)

Paid Holidays

80 hours paid vacation

40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Director of Visual Merchandising in California. This role focuses on the development and implementation of a comprehensive visual merchandising strategy across multiple store locations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in merchandising, strong leadership abilities, and excellent organizational skills. Key responsibilities include training teams, executing merchandising programs, and ensuring consistent visual standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in furniture and/or accessory merchandising.
• Proven ability to develop direct and indirect reports and manage their performance.
• Extensive experience creating and implementing visual merchandising direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Visual Merchandising including strategy identification and implementation.
• Create and manage the company’s visual merchandising strategy.
• Regularly visit stores to ensure proper implementation of merchandising directives.

Skills

Furniture and/or accessory merchandising experience

Excellent skills in all PC/Office applications

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Leadership skills

Education

BA or BS preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Visual Merchandising leads all aspects of visual merchandising strategy, execution, and training to achieve excellence across store locations. This role encompasses strategy development and implementation, program execution, team communication, and the creation of visual standards and processes for consistent implementation across multiple store units in different markets.

Primary Job Functions

• Responsible for leading all aspects of Visual Merchandising including strategy identification & implementation
• Execution of Visual Merchandising programs, communication and visual training.
• Creates visual direction, standards and processes for implementation at multiple store units in different markets.
• Create, manage and implement the company’s visual merchandising strategy, including all visual concepts, projects, standards, signage, and floor and fixture plans.
• Lead and execute communication of merchandising strategies and initiatives to the field and across departments.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to accomplish initiatives while working with cross-functional teams.
• Regularly visit stores to ensure proper implementation of merchandising directive.
• Responsible for developing overall store design and floor plans for new and remodeled stores.
• Train and develop direct reports on leadership skills and best practices to ensure task execution.
• Outstanding organizational, leadership and project management skills.
• KPIs: Store Grades, Dollars per Square Foot to Budget, Labor Budget, Merchandising Supply Budget, Cap Ex Project Budget

Secondary Job Functions

• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Job Qualifications

• Some college work in area of relevance, BA or BS preferred.
• 8+ years of experience furniture and/or accessory merchandising.
• Proven ability to develop direct and indirect reports and manage their performance
• Extensive background creating and implementing visual merchandising direction and processes
• Superior organizational skills and ability to work long hours.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent skills in all PC/Office/ applications.

Benefits

When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Compensation

Salary Rate: $80,000.00 - $87,000.00 Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

• This position will require frequent travel. At least 50-60%.
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
• Ethics and values
• Integrity and trust
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Relationship building and collaboration
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Customer-focused mindset
• Initiative and self-motivation

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

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We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.