Store Visual Merchandiser

Ashley Furniture Industries•New Braunfels, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ashley Furniture, the largest home furnishings manufacturer for over 75 years, is expanding its retail presence to meet growing customer demand. The Store Visual Merchandiser plays a crucial role in creating visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and audio elements. Working under Visual Leadership, this role uses creative skills to present merchandise, enhancing the customer shopping experience and contributing to customer attraction and retention through innovative merchandising strategies.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the US.
At least 18 years old.
2 years' experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings.
Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to transport loads of 100 IBS 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, merchandising, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Implement a visual merchandising strategy to achieve company sales volume and financial objectives.
Execute visually appealing and well-balanced store merchandising displays, 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 other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus, and communicate regularly with Visual management on sold items.
Complete store recovery processes throughout the day and maintain store interior and exterior appearance.
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, coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement, and 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 and sign height, comply with communication standards and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.
Develop high levels of knowledge on all company products, promotions, and store functions, and stay up-to-date on fashion styles and trends.
Mentor store staff on merchandising basics, involve 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 products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
Complete any additional tasks assigned by management.