Store Visual Merchandiser

Ashley Furniture Industries•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

The Store Visual Merchandiser creates visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and balanced audio elements under the guidance of Visual Leadership. The role uses creative merchandising strategies to enhance the guest shopping experience and support customer attraction and retention. The Visual Merchandiser also works with store management, warehouse and housekeeping associates, and store staff to maintain the store’s visual presentation and execute merchandising standards.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States.
At least 18 years old.
Two years of experience in retail store visual merchandising; home furnishings experience is preferred.
Regularly lift objects over 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to transport loads of 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Thrive in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in interior design or merchandising, or equivalent work experience.
Retail visual merchandising experience in home furnishings.

Responsibilities

Implement visual merchandising strategies that support company sales volume and financial objectives.
Create and maintain appealing store displays; coordinate furniture, lighting, and accessory layouts; and transition seasonal products under Visual Leadership’s direction.
Regularly remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale materials, and selected areas to maximize product sell-through; execute floor moves and other layout changes, and communicate sold items to Visual management.
Complete store recovery processes throughout the day and maintain the appearance of the store interior and exterior with warehouse and housekeeping associates.
Initiate repairs and maintenance for lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, and other store elements in conjunction with store management.
Check in and unpackage accessory merchandise and other shipments with warehouse associates; coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement; and participate in bi-annual inventory.
Follow visual merchandising standards and bulletins from Visual Leadership; ensure audio/visual elements comply with communication standards and involve associates in store visual maintenance.
Build knowledge of company products, promotions, and store functions, and stay current on fashion styles and trends.
Mentor store staff on merchandising basics and help communicate company visual merchandising standards.
Coordinate regular tasks, visual needs, incoming products, and point-of-sale materials with the store manager.
Complete additional tasks assigned by management.