Retail Store Visual Merchandiser

Ashley Furniture Industries•Mesquite, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ashley Furniture, the largest home furnishings manufacturer for over 75 years, is expanding its retail presence and seeking a Store Visual Merchandiser. This role is responsible for creating visually appealing and well-balanced merchandise displays, managing product sell-through, and ensuring an exceptional store experience for guests. The Store Visual will coordinate and display all store merchandise to promote sales, maintain the store's interior appearance, and implement merchandising strategies aligned with the company's goals for an enjoyable shopping experience. This position plays a key role in achieving sales volume and financial objectives through effective visual merchandising.

Requirements

Develop high levels of knowledge on all Company products, promotions and store functions; keep up-to-date on fashion styles and trends.
Learn the furniture retail industry as a whole to establish a strong understanding of the Company’s products and their positioning in the marketplace, as well as the processes and procedures in how the business is operated.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.

Nice To Haves

Mentor store staff on merchandising basics.
Coach and train new and existing visual team members within the market, as directed.
Assist in new store openings as needed.

Responsibilities

Execute visually appealing and well-balanced store merchandising displays under the direction of Visual leadership; coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting and accessories and transition seasonal products.
Remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale and select areas regularly to maximize product sell-through. Execute floor moves or any other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus; communicate regularly with Visual management on items that have sold.
Complete the store recovery processes throughout the day. Maintain store interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of the warehouse and housekeeping associates. Initiate repair and maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc. in conjunction with store management.
Check in and unpackage accessory merchandise and other product shipments in collaboration with the warehouse associate; coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting and showroom placement; participate in the bi-annual inventory process.
Adhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual leadership. Ensure audio/visual items such as store music, sign height, etc., is in compliance with the standards; communicate standards to store associates and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.
Develop high levels of knowledge on all Company products, promotions and store functions; keep up-to-date on fashion styles and trends.
Mentor store staff on merchandising basics. Involve the staff in the visual maintenance of the store and assist in communicating the Company’s visual merchandising standards.
Coordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming product, point of sale materials, etc.
Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
Coach and train new and existing visual team members within the market, as directed.
Assist in new store openings as needed.
Submit orders for tools and supplies as needed.
Learn the furniture retail industry as a whole to establish a strong understanding of the Company’s products and their positioning in the marketplace, as well as the processes and procedures in how the business is operated.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.