Store Visual Merchandiser

Default Brand; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Life/Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Paid time off

Paid birthday

Weekly pay

Job summary

Ashley Furniture, a long-standing leader in home furnishings, is expanding its stores and seeks a Visual Merchandiser to create visually engaging displays, interior layouts, and balanced audio elements. Under Visual Leadership, you will design merchandise presentation to enhance the shopping experience and support sales objectives.

Requirements include 2 years of retail store visual merchandising experience (home furnishings preferred), ability to lift 50 lbs, and flexible hours including

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• 2 years experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings.
• Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to transport loads of 100 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy to support sales and financial objectives.
• Create visually appealing displays and plan layouts for furniture, lighting, and accessories.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, and showroom areas; coordinate with management on inventory and product focus.
• Maintain store appearance and coordinate repairs with management.
• Tag and place accessories; participate in inventory processes.
• Ensure compliance with visual standards and communication guidelines.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail experience

Team player

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $24 USD

Description

For over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.

Purpose at Ashley

The Visual role creates visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and well-balanced audio elements. Working under the guidance of Visual Leadership, the visual will use their creative skills to design and present merchandise in a way that enhances the overall shopping experience for our guests. By implementing innovative merchandising strategies, the Visual team contributes to creating a memorable and enjoyable shopping experience that helps to attract and retain customers.

What You’ll Do

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy that helps achieve the Company’s sales volume and financial objectives.
• Execute visually appealing and well-balanced store merchandising displays under the direction of Visual Leadership, coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories, and transition seasonal products.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale, and select areas regularly to maximize product sell-through. Execute floor moves or any other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus; communicate regularly with Visual management on sold items.
• Complete the store recovery processes throughout the day. Maintain store interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of the warehouse and housekeeping associates. Initiate repair and maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc., in conjunction with store management.
• Check-in and unpackage accessory merchandise and other product shipments in collaboration with the warehouse associate; coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement; participate in the bi-annual inventory process.
• Adhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual Leadership. Ensure audio/visual items, such as store music, sign height, etc., comply with the communication standards to store associates and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.
• Develop high levels of knowledge on all Company products, promotions, and store functions; keep up to date on fashion styles and trends.
• Mentor store staff on merchandising basics. Involve the staff in the visual maintenance of the store and assist in communicating the Company’s visual merchandising standards.
• Coordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by management.

What You Bring

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• 2 years experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings preferred
• Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to transport loads of 100 IBS with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Thrive in a team environment.

What’s In It for You

When you join us, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which include:

• Extended health, dental benefits, and vision insurance
• Employee Discount from 10% - 30%
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401K
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Weekly Pay

Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Compensation

Compensation: This position pays an hourly rate of $21.00 - $24.00.

Profit Sharing

Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company.

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

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