Showroom Merchandiser

Ashley Northeast; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Occasional travel

Job summary

Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley (FDE) seeks a Showroom Merchandiser to execute visual merchandising strategies, maintain presentation standards, and manage product placement with floor-set changes and signage across assigned locations.

The role partners with the Visual Manager to ensure showroom environments reflect current visuals, support team members and guest experiences, and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail visual merchandising or showroom design.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute visual merchandising strategies and showroom presentation standards.
• Manage product placement, floor-set changes, signage, and inventory presentation.
• Collaborate with the Visual Manager to maintain a showroom that supports Guest Experience.
• Support store readiness for promotional events and product launches.
• Travel occasionally to support regional locations as needed.

Skills

Retail visual merchandising

Attention to detail

Independent & team collaboration

Job description

At Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley (FDE), we are committed to "Amazing" our Team Members by supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves. This commitment is reflected in our competitive compensation, benefits, culture, and growth opportunities, all of which align with our vision of being the employer of choice in every community we serve. Join a team honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025.

Who We Are

• #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World
• #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States

As an industry leader, we offer the best compensation package in the furniture industry, including:

• Competitive Base Salary ranges between $20 - $25 hourly based on qualifications and experience.
• 401(k) Program with a company match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay, including your birthday.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits start as low as $25 a week.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring qualified candidates for open positions.
• Competitive Advantage: Eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, designed to reward disciplined execution, responsible growth, and shared company success through annual incentive payouts.

Our Culture and Team Member Programs:

At FDE, we pride ourselves on a culture of recognition and growth. We believe in investing in our team and value their feedback through programs like Employee Surveys. Our Ashley Cares programs highlight our commitment to our team, our guests, and our communities, including:

• Hope to Dream: For every mattress sold, a portion of the proceeds is used to purchase and donate beds to children in need (ages 3-16).
• Give a Day: Every Team Member is encouraged to volunteer for one day per year with an approved organization, and we'll pay you for that day.
• Corporate Chaplains: Providing support in areas such as grief care, hospital visits, marriage and parenting support, aging parents, and stress management.
• Life Resources: Quarterly events supporting Team Members in areas like finances, relationships, health, and wellness.
• SmartDollar: A FREE financial wellness program to help you budget, reduce debt, and save for the future.

Role Summary

The Showroom Merchandiser is responsible for executing visual merchandising strategies, showroom presentation standards, product placement, floor-set changes, signage execution, inventory presentation, and special merchandising projects within assigned locations. This role serves as a key partner to the Visual Manager in maintaining a showroom environment that supports Team Members, creates memorable Guest Experiences, and drives operational excellence.

The Showroom Merchandiser plays a critical role in ensuring that every guest-facing area reflects FDE's visual standards, merchandising strategy, and commitment to creating unique, personalized, memorable, and repeatable experiences for our Guests.

As a Team Member at FDE, this role is expected to support our mission of Building Human Capital, One by One by:

• Leading with Gratitude, Grit, and Growth.
• Supporting Team Members on their Best Self Journey.
• Creating unique, personalized, memorable, and repeatable experiences for our Guests.
• Driving accountability through clear expectations, ownership, and follow-through.
• Identifying opportunities to eliminate waste and improve processes.
• Contributing to FDE's Strategic Anchors:
• Team Members
• Guests
• Process Improvement
• Essential Functions
• Execute all corporate visual merchandising standards, directives, and presentation strategies.
• Maintain furniture placement, lifestyle displays, bedding galleries, accessories, signage, and promotional presentations.
• Ensure all visual areas reflect current visual direction and merchandising priorities.
• Support floor-set changes, product launches, seasonal resets, and showroom refresh initiatives.
• Maintain visual consistency and presentation standards throughout the store.
• Identify opportunities to improve product storytelling, showroom flow, and overall visual impact.

Showroom Readiness & Guest Experience

• Maintain a showroom environment that is clean, organized, visually compelling, and guest-ready at all times.
• Partner with Housekeeping Associates and Showroom Maintenance Associates to ensure presentation standards are consistently achieved.
• Support store readiness for promotional events, VIP events, grand openings, and special business initiatives.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs to identify and address presentation opportunities.
• Serve as an ambassador of the FDE Guest Experience by ensuring the physical environment supports an exceptional shopping experience.

Inventory Presentation & Warehouse Support

• Assist in maintaining inventory presentation standards within showroom and warehouse environments.
• Support product receiving, staging, and preparation for floor placement.
• Assist with furniture movement, floor moves, and merchandising projects.
• Ensure product displays remain organized, properly signed, and presentation-ready.
• Support inventory organization efforts that improve efficiency and execution.

Cross-functional Partnership

• Partner with Sales Teams to ensure product presentation supports selling priorities.
• Collaborate with Operations Teams to support store readiness and execution initiatives.
• Work closely with Facilities and Maintenance Teams to address presentation-impacting concerns.
• Support communication and execution of corporate merchandising initiatives.

Project Execution

• Support new store openings, remodels, showroom refreshes, and special visual projects.
• Assist with setup and execution of marketing events and promotional initiatives.
• Support regional visual projects as assigned.

Business & Sales Support

• Support sales performance through exceptional visual execution and showroom presentation.
• Ensure visual standards support guest engagement, product storytelling, and ease of shopping.
• Support stores during major promotional periods, holiday events, and business initiatives.
• Scheduled to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional hours may be required during major product launches, promotional periods, store openings, remodels, and special projects.
• Occasional travel to support regional locations may be required.
• Schedule subject to change based on business needs.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of retail visual merchandising, design, merchandising, retail operations, or related experience.
• Furniture, home furnishings, specialty retail, or showroom experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, or pull furniture up to and in excess of 100 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the showroom for extended periods.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, or pull furniture and visual materials up to and in excess of 50 pounds with appropriate support or equipment.
• Ability to participate in showroom moves, resets, visual projects, and store-impact initiatives.
• Ability to travel between store locations and company meeting locations when needed.