Visual Merchandising Associate: Trend-Driven Showroom Pro

Morgan Dar; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Profit sharing retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is partnering with a family-owned retailer in Milwaukee to find a Visual Merchandising Associate for the marketing department. You’ll work directly with the visual display and leadership team to plan, execute, and maintain a showroom that brings trends to life for customers.

This role focuses on planning floor moves, ensuring the showroom is properly displayed and tagged, and maintaining merchandising and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Previous visual display experience required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for home furnishing style trends.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Visual Merchandise Team in planning and executing floor moves.
• Ensure the showroom floor is displayed and tagged properly.
• Maintain store appearance to merchandising and cleanliness standards.
• Support lead family members in merchandising and operational goals.
• Interact with customers and co-workers professionally and positively.
• Participate in new store set-ups and sales/visual meetings.
• Educate the team on re-merchandised areas (sales floor, pricing, tagging).

Skills

Visual merchandising

Communication

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join a family-owned business that values work-life balance! Our client is looking for a Visual Merchandising Associate to join the marketing department. You'll work directly with the visual display and leadership team, helping plan, execute, and maintain a showroom that brings trends to life for our customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist the Visual Merchandise Team in planning and executing floor moves
• Ensure the showroom floor is displayed and tagged properly
• Maintain store appearance to merchandising and cleanliness standards
• Support lead family members in achieving merchandising and operational goals
• Interact with customers and co-workers professionally and positively
• Acknowledge and assist customers for a great shopping experience
• Participate in new store set-ups and sales/visual meetings
• Educate the team on re-merchandised areas (sales floor, pricing, tagging)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous visual display experience required
• Positive, energetic, "go-getter" attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Passion for home furnishing style trends
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, not required

SCHEDULE

• 2-4 weekdays plus Saturday
• Closed Sundays and Mondays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. without restrictions
• Able to reach overhead, bend, kneel, and carry product
• Comfortable using and climbing ladders
• Able to stand and move throughout the store and stock room for extended periods

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored profit sharing retirement plan
• Paid time off & paid training
• Saturday lunch provided
• Employee discount & paid uniforms
• Annual storewide vacations: Easter Break (3-4 days), Summer Vacation (7-9 days, overlapping July 4th), Winter Break (4-6 days, overlapping Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)

*Some of these benefits are available to full-time employees with vested status.