Visual Merchandiser

Gardner--white-Furnitur; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner--white-Furnitur is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to create engaging showroom displays and drive merchandising goals that boost sales and aesthetics. You will lead floor-set changes, train store teams, and ensure adherence to visual directives across the retail and warehouse environment.

The role emphasizes creativity, planning, and collaboration with the merchandising team to align with marketing plans and current trends.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Art, Interior Design, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field.
• At least two years of merchandising, interior design experience, or related experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with lead teams of varying job functions.
• Ability to work diligently with little supervision.
• Demonstrates creativity and understanding of advanced merchandising techniques.
• Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability; flexible to shifting priorities and a changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of retail business strategies.
• Work varies between retail store and warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the flow of furniture and accessory products to the sales floor. Set up and display in accordance with direction from the corporate merchandising team.
• Executes floor set changes including new and discontinued items.
• Monitor the quality of showroom goods and correct or initiate replacement of substandard floor samples.
• Train store teams and develop team members' understanding of visual merchandising, merchandising, and current trends.
• Monitor consistency and execution of visual display directives, signage, and merchandising standards.
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Merchandising knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Art, Interior Design, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field

Job description

Description

Summary:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser to join our team. As a Store Visual Merchandiser, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing displays that attract and engage customers on showroom floors according to marketing, merchandising, and advertising plans. A Visual Merchandiser will also be responsible for developing merchandising goals designed to increase sales and improve store aesthetics

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the flow of furniture and accessory products to the sales floor. Set up and display in accordance with direction from the corporate merchandising team.
• Executes floor set changes including new and discontinued items.
• Monitor the quality of showroom goods and correct or initiate replacement of substandard floor samples.
• Train store teams and develop team members' understanding of visual merchandising, merchandising, and current trends.
• Monitor consistency and execution of visual display directives, signage, and merchandising standards.
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates in a retail store and warehouse environment.

Requirements

Physical Demands:

• The employee will regularly be standing, walking, lifting, and bending. Frequently lifts at least fifty (50) pounds. moves furniture and accessories and climbs ladders. Must be willing to travel up to 50 miles if needed.

Qualifications needed to perform this position:

• Associate's degree in Art, Interior Design, Merchandising, Fashion, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least two years of merchandising, interior design experience, or related experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with lead teams of varying job functions.
• Ability to work diligently with little supervision.
• Demonstrates creativity and understanding of advanced merchandising techniques.
• Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability; flexible to shifting priorities and a changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of retail business strategies.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job, the associate's work varies between retail store and warehouse environments.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position, working a varying schedule to support the needs of the business.