Store Visual Merchandiser

Default Brand; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental, and vision

Employee Discount

Life/Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Store Visual Merchandiser to create engaging displays and layouts that enhance the shopping experience. You will coordinate furniture, lighting, and accessories to drive sales and seasonal transitions, while maintaining store appearance and assisting with inventories.

The role requires 2 years of visual merchandising experience in retail, physical stamina for lifting duties, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

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 that helps achieve sales volume and financial objectives.
• Execute visually appealing store merchandising displays under Visual Leadership, coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories, and transition seasonal products.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale, and select areas to maximize product sell-through and communicate with Visual management on sold items.
• Complete the store's recovery processes and maintain interior/exterior appearance with warehouse and housekeeping support; initiate repairs with management.
• Coordinate product tagging, inventory processes, and showroom placement; participate in bi-annual inventory.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Teamwork

Flexibility

Retail experience

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $19 USD to $23 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

For over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest homefurnishingsmanufacturer, 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 Store Visual Merchandiser 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.

WhatYou’llDo

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy thathelpsachieve the Company’s sales volume and financialobjectives.
• 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 productsell-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 thestore'srecovery processes throughout the day. Maintain store interior and exterior appearance with theassistanceof 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;participatein 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 withthe communication standards to store associates and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.
• Develophigh levelsof 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 incommunicating withthe Company’s visual merchandising standards.
• Coordinate with the store managerregardingregular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
• Complete anyadditionaltasksassigned by management.

What You Bring

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Atleast 18 years old.
• 2years' experiencein 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 toparticipatein 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

Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are madeon the basis ofan individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and businessneeds.

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

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