Regional Visual Merchandiser

Visual Comfort & Co. • Miami, FL

3d • $107,000 - $114,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Visual Merchandiser (RVM) is responsible for showroom resets, new openings, gallery installations, and market events involving the installation of lighting fixtures that follow a planogram provided by other team members. The RVM will lead a team of installers and electricians to support these activities in approximately 10-15 locations.

Requirements

• 5 years experience in Visual Merchandising required.
• Multi-store experience required.
• Ability to read construction/layout diagrams required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to safely use small hand tools, light duty power tools, and other electrical equipment.
• Comfortability with electrical wiring.
• Must demonstrate maturity in judgement, commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interior design, home furnishings, or lighting industry preferred.
• BA degree preferred, or equivalent working experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow planogram directives along with additional direction from senior leadership to ensure all new product is installed per company visual merchandising (VM) guidelines.
• Review discontinued product was removed properly at the beginning of each project and assist with additional removal if discontinued goods remain.
• Patch and paint millwork to prepare the showroom for the installation of new product.
• Check incoming shipments to ensure that accurate fixtures were sent from the distribution centers and 3PL centers.
• Partner with the VM team to replace or refixture any missing items.
• Plan and lead a team of 3rd party electricians, installers, and contractors to support the installation of all fixtures per planogram.
• Develop a regional team of 3rd party installers whose ongoing work with Visual Comfort will support a region of stores.
• Install vinyl text and/or logos associated with selected product or designers.
• Partner with the Senior Director VM & Director of VM to install fixtures according to any new creative guidelines that differ from the planogram.
• Complete project merchandising within established timeline expectations.
• Review and complete a deficiency list (punchlist) for all showroom resets and openings.
• Shadow other RVMs and VM Directors to stay abreast of ever-evolving brand merchandising guidelines.
• Partner with other RVMs to assist in larger projects such as large stores or market showrooms.
• Partner with Regional Operations Managers to ensure projects are running smoothly.
• Maintain good working harmony with all showroom employees and regional teams.
• Assist showrooms with returning fixtures that were not used during projects.
• Close out each project by updating the planogram in InDesign based on how the space was merchandised.
• Book travel in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Submit expense reports for travels in a timely fashion.
• Perform additional tasks and new responsibilities as requested.
• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
• Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, work schedule varies with the needs of the business; 75% travel required
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree