Visual Merchandiser Assistant
About The Position
The Visual Merchandiser Assistant supports the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser in creating and maintaining showroom visual and merchandise presentations. The role coordinates furniture and accessory placement in accordance with the Standards Manual, implements floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers, and hangs artwork and mirrors. It also monitors assigned stores for presentation and maintenance standards, communicates floor moves to store management, supports yearly and mid-year inventories, and publishes weekly work schedules. The position reports directly to the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser. It is selected and reviewed by the Regional Visual Merchandiser and the Director of Visual Merchandising.
Requirements
- One to three years of direct experience.
- Mathematical aptitude to perform calculations and data analysis.
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels, agencies, and vendors.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and adjust to workflow changes.
- Strong analytical skills, independent judgment, and the ability to take corrective action and resolve employee inquiries and information requests.
- Attention to detail, flexibility with ongoing process and system changes, and ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-heavy environment.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to address problems involving several variables and varied situations.
- Ability to act independently, take initiative, solve problems, implement solutions, and create processes.
- Ability to maintain job-related information confidentially and privately.
- Ability to work extended hours when required to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads, or accomplish organizational priorities.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location, which may be restricted to the employee's workstation.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or a combination of experience and education.
- Microsoft Access experience, including developing queries, tables, and reports.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser to maintain visual and merchandise presentation in accordance with the Standards Manual.
- Implement directed floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers, with assistance from house personnel.
- Explain floor moves to store management through verbal and written communication.
- Maintain open and professional communication with visual merchandising staff and store management.
- Rotate furniture and accessories as directed to keep presentations fresh.
- Hang artwork and mirrors according to the Standards Manual, with assistance from house personnel.
- Monitor assigned stores to ensure merchandising, angles, general maintenance, and other standards are maintained.
- Support stores during yearly and mid-year inventories.
- Publish weekly work schedules and maintain excellent attendance and time management.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Associate discounts, including furniture.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
