Visual Merchandiser

Ethan Allen; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Multiple medical plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ethan Allen, located in Pineville, NC, seeks an experienced professional in visual merchandising to implement and maintain attractive displays. This role involves training the design team, managing inventory, and optimizing sales strategies to enhance retail accent sales.

Qualified candidates must have a background in Interior Design or Fine Arts with at least five years of relevant experience in a high-end retail context. The position requires strong communication skills and valid transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in retail design or display merchandising.
• Experience in high-end retail environment is preferred.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Train design team on product knowledge to boost sales.
• Maintain interior and exterior of the Design Center.
• Oversee attractive display merchandising strategies.
• Assist in planning accessory home calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Design knowledge

Sales training

Education

Interior Design or Fine Arts degree

Job description

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Implement and maintain appropriate floor displays, in accordance with the Visual Merchandising Guidelines and current Ethan Allen branded projection. Develop and grow retail accents sales (plants, pictures, lamps, mirrors, rugs, etc.). This role will support the Pineville, NC and Greenville, SC Design Centers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train design team on design and product knowledge to ensure an increase in retail sales.
• Assist design team with planning and implementation of accessory home calls.
• Maintain a rate of sale on accents to ensure proportionate product representation.
• Assist design team in presentation preparation to ensure accents play a key role.
• Work with management on a regular basis to strategize on how to increase retail accent sales.
• Oversee and maintain the interior and exterior environment of the Design Center per the Visual Merchandising Guidelines.
• Facilitate the sell-off of obsolete and overstock inventory through attractive Design Center displays and markdown strategies utilizing the Discontinued Product Report, the Available-To-Sell Report and the Rate-Of-Sale Report.
• Maintain inventory levels within established Ethan Allen benchmarks.
• Utilize the Design Center floor report for proper receiving and transfer of display merchandise.
• Assist design team in accent home calls and presentations.
• Participate with training of design team to build accent sales.
• Participate in all Visual Exchange Web Casts.
• Participate, as required, in all corporate sponsored events.
• Assist with cycle counts and tagging of some merchandise.

Education/Experience

A minimum of five years, combined, practical retail interior design or display merchandising experience and Interior Design, Fine Arts or Merchandising education, two or four year degree, from an accredited institution. Prior experience in display merchandising in a high‑end retail environment.

Other Requirements

Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to train others to accessorize through knowledge of design, fashion, and new product and retail development trends. Must possess valid driver’s license with a good driving record and provide own transportation. May require holiday, evening and weekend hours.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $24.00 to $28.00, depending on experience.

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well‑being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability (Full‑Time associates only), Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans – Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full‑time or part‑time employee classification.