Regional Visual Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking an Area Visual Manager to lead showroom presentation across 3-4 stores and align with DSG standards for guest readiness.

Responsibilities include training Visual Designers, maintaining district visit cadence, and collaborating with the Regional Visual Manager to improve store performance. Travel ~4–5 days monthly is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year as a visual designer in a DSG store.
• 3 years in a retail home furnishings organization.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising trends and consumer behavior.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and DSG systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply showroom processes and ensure guest readiness.
• Visit stores in district to ensure presentation standards.
• Train and develop Visual Designers in the area.
• Maintain communication with Regional Visual Manager on performance.
• Follow the VEC Summary document and processes.
• Travel 4-5 days per month; 1-2 nights per trip.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Visual merchandising direction

Multitasking

Training and development

Travel readiness

Analytical skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

DSG Storis

DSG Profit

Job description

Job Summary

The Area Visual Manager is responsible for developing a consistent presence and communication with the Visual Designers in their area (3-4 stores) to ensure DSG processes are being followed, and to review and assess the overall presentation of the showroom to meet DSG standards for guest readiness. They model appropriate behavior as exemplified in our mission statement and core values.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Uses an intimate knowledge of DSG showroom tactical processes, proper lighting and furniture staging techniques, and specific understanding of the various furniture styles/categories.
• Ensures the day‑to‑day management and preparation of their “home” Homestore.
• Maintains a consistent in‑person store visit (as agreed upon with Regional Visual Manager) with each store in the district to ensure store presentation is properly executed for guest readiness.
• Maintains a consistent follow‑up process with each store in the district to ensure leave‑behind action items are being addressed between store visits.
• Provides structure, trains and develops the stores Visual Designers in their area to ensure the Visual Designers’ performance and enhance their opportunity for growth.
• Maintains continuous communication with Regional Visual Manager on store performance and other aspects.
• Follows and executes the “VEC Summary” document and process to ensure the VM, Store Manager and DSG Management team are aligned with store performance and expectations.
• Ensures consistent and accurate Environmental Presentation, product Placement, Product Association Awareness, Backroom Cleanliness and Organization, Internal Communication, Leadership aligned with store performance and expectations.
• Travels 4-5 days per month on average, mostly 1-2 night stays per trip.
• Travels in special circumstances (store openings, store refreshes, corporate meetings, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently, exercise appropriate action and good business judgement.
• Ability to communicate visual merchandising direction in a compelling manner.
• Effective organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple, overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Ability to remain highly effective under stress and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to other parties.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as DSG Operating System(s) (Storis, Profit).
• College degree preferred.
• 1 year as a visual designer in a DSG store.
• 3 years in a retail home furnishings organization.
• Experience with merchandising trends in the marketplace and understanding consumer behavior and competitive pressures.
• The physical activities of this position may include sitting, speaking, standing, climbing, pushing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Employee will be subject in this position: The Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.