Travel Merchandiser

Ashley Furniture Industries; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries in Wisconsin seeks a Traveling Merchandiser to implement visual merchandising strategies and support sales goals across multiple stores.

You'll manage displays, signage, inventory coordination, and collaborate with Visual Leadership; a background in home furnishings and the ability to lift heavy items is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings.
• Legally eligible to work in the US and at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs.
• Associate degree in interior design or merchandising preferred.
• Flexible hours, weekends and holidays may be required.
• Team-oriented with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• 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; perform floor moves and communicate with Visual management on sold items.
• Complete store recovery processes throughout the day; maintain interior and exterior appearance with the help of the warehouse and housekeeping teams; initiate repairs with store management.
• Check-in and unpackage accessory merchandise; coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement; participate in bi-annual inventory.
• Adhere to merchandising standards and bulletins; ensure AV items comply with standards and involve staff in maintenance.
• Develop extensive product knowledge, promotions, and store functions; stay updated on fashion trends.
• Mentor staff on merchandising basics and visual standards; involve staff in maintenance and communication of standards.
• Coordinate with the store manager on tasks, visual needs, incoming products, POS materials, etc.
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Legally authorized to work in the US

18 years or older

Retail visual merchandising

Lift 50 lbs

Lift up to 100 lbs

Flexible hours

Reliable attendance

Team oriented

Education

Associate degree in interior design or merchandising

Job description

Who Are We?

At Ashley, we're more than a business…we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Build Your Career with Ashley

At Ashley, we're more than a business…we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a "Growth Mindset", and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.

Traveling Merchandiser

What Will You 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
• Associate degree in interior design, merchandising, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Thrive in a team environment

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

About

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

• Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.