Store Visual Merchandiser

Default Brand; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental benefits

Vision insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount 10% - 30%

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is expanding its footprint and seeks a Store Visual Merchandiser to craft engaging store displays and interior layouts that enhance the guest experience. You will translate creative merchandising strategies into visual environments that attract customers and support our sales goals.

The role requires 2 years of retail visual merchandising experience, ability to lift 50 lbs+, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

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; transport loads of 100 lbs with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy to achieve sales and financial objectives.
• Execute visually appealing displays under Visual Leadership and coordinate layouts for furniture, lighting, and accessories.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, and POS to maximize sell-through and manage floor moves.
• Maintain store appearance and assist in maintenance with warehouse/housekeeping teams.
• Coordinate tagging, felt-dotting, showroom placement, and participate in bi-annual inventory.
• Adhere to visual merchandising standards and ensure AV items comply with communication standards.
• Develop knowledge of products and trends; mentor staff on merchandising basics.
• Coordinate with store manager on tasks, visuals, and incoming products.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Visual merchandising experience

Retail experience

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Job 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

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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