Store Visual Merchandiser

Default Brand; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Flex Spending Account

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Store Visual Merchandiser to create visually engaging store displays and interior layouts. Under Visual Leadership, you will design and present merchandise to enhance the shopping experience and support merchandising strategies.

You will collaborate with store teams, remerchandise displays, tag products, and participate in inventory events while maintaining brand standards and guest focus.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Able to lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Able to transport loads of 100 lbs.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy that helps achieve the Company's sales volume and financial objectives.
• Execute visually appealing store displays and coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting and accessories.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale and select areas to maximize product sell-through.
• Maintain interior and exterior store appearance with the help of warehouse and housekeeping teams.
• Coordinate product tagging and showroom placement and participate in bi-annual inventory.
• Ensure adherence to visual merchandising standards and audio/visual guidelines.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail experience

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Weekend availability

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.

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 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's 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 unpack 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 with 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 assigned by management.

What You Bring

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

Compensation:

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

Benefits:

When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k) to eligible Team Members. Depending on your hire date and any specific requirements of your work location, you may be eligible for up to 80 hours of PTO during the first calendar year of your employment, which includes paid sick leave in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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 needs.

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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