Regional Visual Merchandiser
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 according to planograms provided by other team members. The RVM leads a team of installers and electricians supporting these activities across approximately 10–15 locations. The role ensures new products are installed according to company visual merchandising guidelines, supports fixture removal and shipment checks, prepares showroom millwork, coordinates third-party contractors and installers, and completes project punchlists. The RVM also updates planograms after projects, collaborates with VM and regional operations teams, and books travel and submits expense reports. The position requires 75% travel, with a Monday–Friday schedule that varies with business needs.
Requirements
- 5 years of visual merchandising experience.
- Multi-store experience.
- Ability to read construction and layout diagrams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to safely use small hand tools, light-duty power tools, and other electrical equipment.
- Comfort with electrical wiring.
- Maturity in judgment, commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to the schedule agreed upon with the manager.
- Exceptional communication across email, chat, and phone.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment-based immigration sponsorship and assistance with other immigration sponsorship or benefits are not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in interior design, home furnishings, or the lighting industry.
- Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent working experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow planogram directives and senior leadership guidance to ensure new products are installed according to company visual merchandising guidelines.
- Review the removal of discontinued products and assist with removal when needed.
- Patch and paint millwork in preparation for new product installations.
- Check incoming shipments to verify that the correct fixtures were sent from distribution centers and 3PL centers.
- Partner with the VM team to replace or refixture missing items.
- Plan and lead third-party electricians, installers, and contractors installing fixtures according to planograms.
- Develop a regional team of third-party installers to support a region of stores.
- Install vinyl text and logos associated with selected products or designers.
- Partner with the Senior Director VM and Director of VM to install fixtures according to creative guidelines that differ from planograms.
- Complete project merchandising within established timelines.
- Review and complete deficiency lists (punchlists) for showroom resets and openings.
- Shadow other RVMs and VM Directors to stay current with brand merchandising guidelines.
- Partner with other RVMs on larger projects, including large stores and market showrooms.
- Partner with Regional Operations Managers to ensure projects run smoothly.
- Maintain good working relationships with showroom employees and regional teams.
- Assist showrooms with returning fixtures that were not used during projects.
- Close out projects by updating the planogram in InDesign to reflect how the space was merchandised.
- Book travel in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Submit travel expense reports promptly.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as requested.
- Work effectively with others to accomplish organizational goals and identify and resolve problems.
- Adhere to Visual Comfort Company Values.
Benefits
- Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
- 7 paid holidays per year, plus 2 floating holidays.
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Company pays the majority of employees’ medical, vision, and dental coverage; coverage is available starting the first of the month following the start date.
- Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following the hire date.
- Comprehensive structured training program, ongoing education, and opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
