Visual Merchandiser- Part-Time

Boston FAM; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Educational Reimbursement

401K retirement plan with companymatch

Health and Wellness Program

Personal and Professional Development

Community involvement activities

Job summary

BostonFAM is seeking a talented Visual Merchandiser to elevate in-store presentations at our Kenosha location. You will create eye-catching displays, space plan by style, tag merchandise, and keep floor updates aligned with buyers' directions.

Ideal candidates have design education or coursework, knowledge of interior design trends, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Basic computer skills with Word/Excel help manage tagging and inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Design/creative field education or coursework preferred.
• Strong knowledge of interior design trends and color theory.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Friendly attitude with guests and staff; adaptable to change.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports store standards and values; maintains professional conduct.
• Space plan furniture by style category without a fixed planogram.
• Create eye-catching displays using design fundamentals and accessories.
• Receive, tag, and transfer merchandise timely and creatively.
• Create tags and attach computer tags to merchandise.
• Tag advertised and closeout items per Buyers’ guidance.
• Maintain floor call-up lists and transfer merchandise via reports.
• Keep a running Not On Floor (NOF) list.
• Attend monthly merchandizing meetings and share updates with team.
• Provide feedback to peers and participate in VM meetings.

Skills

Interior Design knowledge

Color theory

Customer service

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Design/creative field degree or coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

Who we are:

BostonFAM is an Employee-Owned furniture retail company with a fantastic culture of personal development. We like to say we are a personal development company that happens to sell furniture, appliances, and mattresses. Our Customer WHY is “improving the quality of people’s lives be creating amazing rooms together”. Put Employee- Owner WHY is “improving the quality of our owners lives through personal development and supporting our dreams and goals”.

About The Role

Ashley HomeStore is looking for talented people that have a desire to learn and grow in their career. Our VM's are responsible for all aspects of the visual merchandise presentation within the store, emphasizing exciting visual displays and supporting internal and external customer service.

What you will be doing each day:

• Supports company standards and Core Values, supports a positive work climate, embraces training, education and development, and functions professionally and efficiently.
• Ability to effectively space plan furniture by style category without a set plan-o-gram
• Create eye catching displays using design fundamentals, appropriate accessories and artwork.
• Responsible for accurately receiving, tagging and transferring merchandise in a timely and creative placement within the retail showroom.
• Create all the tags for merchandise and attach computer tags to the merchandise.
• Tag all advertised items and closeout items from the Furniture Buyers.
• Responsible for maintaining a floor call up list on all floor merchandise and transfer merchandise, utilized through reports.
• Keep a running NOF (Not On Floor) List
• Monthly meeting/s to go over accessories on the floor, style mix, display, and other pertinent information to the sales team.
• Provide feedback to peers, management, and employees in the organization; participate in the VM meetings/calls.
• Various duties as directed by Store Manager and Buyers; additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by management.

We are looking for individuals with:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Higher education in design/creative field and or one year related experience
• Strong knowledge of Interior Design, trends, furniture style categories, and understanding of color theory.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook.
• Present a helpful and welcoming attitude towards guests and other staff
• Adapt to change easily
• Work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal with problems professionally.

What we offer:

• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Health and Wellness Program
• Fun company activities - involvement in the community!

BostonFAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer