Visual Merchandiser – Elevate Store Displays & Experience

Ashley Furniture Industries; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Employee discount

Life/Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to craft engaging store displays and interior layouts, coordinating furniture, lighting, and accessories to elevate the shopping experience. The role reports to Visual Leadership and requires hands-on execution of merchandising standards.

Responsibilities include optimizing product sell-through, coordinating seasonal transitions, and mentoring staff in merchandising basics while maintaining store aesthetics and standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings
• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Ability to lift and transport heavy loads
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays

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; 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; maintain store appearance with warehouse and housekeeping support; initiate repair/maintenance of lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc.
• Check-in and unpackage accessory merchandise and other product shipments in collaboration with warehouse; coordinate tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement; participate in bi-annual inventory.
• Adhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins; ensure AV items comply with standards; involve staff in visual maintenance.
• Develop knowledge on all company products, promotions, and store functions; stay updated on fashion trends.
• Mentor store staff on merchandising basics; involve staff in visual maintenance; communicate Visual standards to team.
• Coordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks, visual needs, incoming products, POS materials, etc.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Retail visual merchandising

Team mentorship

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in interior design or merchandising

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to craft engaging store displays and interior layouts, coordinating furniture, lighting, and accessories to elevate the shopping experience. The role reports to Visual Leadership and requires hands-on execution of merchandising standards.

Responsibilities include optimizing product sell-through, coordinating seasonal transitions, and mentoring staff in merchandising basics while maintaining store aesthetics and standards.