Regional Visual Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Lithonia (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount on furnishings

Tuition Assistance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking an Area Visual Manager to drive showroom presentation across 3–4 stores. You will lead and train Visual Designers, ensure DSG standards for guest readiness, and maintain strong cross‑store communication.

The role requires retail home furnishings experience, familiarity with visual merchandising, and the ability to travel regularly to district stores. College degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a retail home furnishings organization
• 1 year as a visual designer in a DSG store
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Ability to communicate visual merchandising direction clearly

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consistent showroom presence across 3–4 stores
• Review store presentations for guest readiness per DSG standards
• Lead and train Visual Designers in the district
• Maintain regular store visits and follow-up on action items
• Coordinate with Regional Visual Manager on performance and alignment
• Ensure accurate environmental presentation and product placement
• Travel 4–5 days per month, with 1–2 nights per trip
• Support leadership and cross‑departmental communication

Skills

Retail furnishings experience

Visual design leadership

MS Office proficiency

Independent, decisive

Strong organizational skills

Communication of visual merchandising

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

DSG Operating System (Storis/Profit)

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry. If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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. The Area Visual Manager reviews and assesses the overall presentation of the showroom meets DSG standards for guest readiness in their areas. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in our mission statement and core values.

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 understanding consumer behavior and competitive pressures
• The physical activities of this position may include sitting, speaking, standing, climbing, pushing, standing, 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.

Work Environment

• This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

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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. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms:

We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

• Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.