Visual Merchandiser Assistant

Rooms To Go SE Division (Our Company)•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser Assistant supports the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser in creating and maintaining the visual and merchandise presentation of showrooms. The role coordinates furniture and accessory placement in accordance with the Standards Manual, implements floor moves for weekly transfers, and hangs artwork and mirrors. The position reports directly to the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser and is selected and reviewed by the Regional Visual Merchandiser and the Director of Visual Merchandising. The assistant communicates with visual merchandising leadership and store management, monitors stores to ensure presentation standards are maintained, and supports stores during yearly and mid-year inventories. The role also publishes weekly work schedules and performs other duties as required. Extended hours and travel may be required. The position may involve sitting for prolonged periods at a workstation. Rooms To Go describes itself as a large furniture retailer founded in 1991, with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers, and an e-commerce business. It offers a collaborative work environment and supportive culture. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

1–3 years of direct experience.
Mathematical aptitude for calculations and data analysis.
Proficiency in developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all organizational levels, agencies, and vendors.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and adjust to workflow changes.
Excellent analytical skills, independent thinking, corrective action, and ability to resolve employee inquiries and requests for information.
Attention to detail and flexibility with continuous process and system changes in a high-pressure, deadline-heavy environment.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to address problems involving several variables in a variety of 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.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Microsoft Access experience, including developing queries, tables, and reports.

Responsibilities

Coordinate furniture and accessory placement in showrooms in accordance with the Standards Manual.
Communicate with the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser to ensure high visual and merchandise presentation standards.
Follow directions to implement floor moves for weekly transfers, with assistance from house personnel.
Communicate floor moves to store management verbally and in writing.
Maintain open and professional communication with visual merchandising leadership and store management.
Rotate furniture and accessories to maintain a fresh presentation, following direction from the Area Visual Merchandiser and Regional Visual Merchandiser.
Hang artwork and mirrors in accordance with the Standards Manual, with assistance from house personnel.
Monitor assigned stores to ensure standards are maintained, including merchandising, angles, and general maintenance.
Support stores during yearly and mid-year inventories.
Publish weekly work schedules and maintain excellent attendance and time management.
Perform other duties as required.