Visual

Ashley Furniture HomeStore; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Life/Disability insurance

Flex spending

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to design and present merchandise, create engaging store displays, and coordinate layouts under Visual Leadership. You will help craft appealing environments that highlight furniture, lighting, and accessories to enhance the guest experience.

You’ll implement merchandising strategies, regularly update displays, perform floor moves, and collaborate with management and warehouse staff to ensure timely restocking and seasonal transitions.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• 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.
• Ability 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 merchandising displays under Visual Leadership; coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories; transition seasonal products.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale, and select areas regularly to maximize product sell-through; perform floor moves as needed; communicate with Visual management on sold items.
• Complete the store's recovery processes throughout the day and maintain interior and exterior appearance with warehouse/housekeeping support; initiate repair and maintenance of lighting, fixtures, etc.
• Check-in and unpackage accessory merchandise and other product shipments; coordinate tagging and showroom placement; participate in inventory.
• Adhere to visual merchandising standards; ensure AV items comply with standards; involve staff in visual maintenance.
• Develop knowledge of all products, promotions, and store functions; stay updated on fashion styles and trends.
• Mentor staff on merchandising basics and involve them in visual standards communication.
• Coordinate with store manager on tasks, visual needs, incoming products, POS materials, etc.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Work authorization

Age 18+

Visual merchandising experience

Heavy lifting

Load handling 100 lbs

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $24 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.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: VISUA026112

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'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 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 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.
• 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

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

Benefits:When you join our family, you are eligible toparticipatein our comprehensive benefits programs whichincludesHealth, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k),80 hourspaid vacation and40 hoursof California Paid Sick Leave.

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:

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