Visual Merchandiser

Ethan Allen; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Multiple medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability plans

Job summary

Ethan Allen is seeking a Retail Display Merchandiser in Tennessee. This role involves implementing and maintaining floor displays while coaching the design team on product knowledge to boost retail sales. Candidates should have significant experience in high-end retail merchandising.

The position requires a strong understanding of design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to train others. Benefits include a comprehensive range of healthcare plans and a 401(k) with employer contributions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of practical retail interior design or display merchandising experience.
• Prior experience in display merchandising in a high-end retail environment.
• Ability to train others on design and accessorizing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain floor displays according to guidelines.
• Train design team on design and product knowledge.
• Work with management to increase retail accent sales.
• Facilitate sell-off of obsolete inventory through attractive displays.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of design trends

Training others

Education

Degree in Interior Design, Fine Arts or Merchandising

Job description

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.).

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 ___________ to ____________, 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.