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 presentation. The role coordinates furniture and accessory placement according to the Standards Manual, implements floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers, and hangs artwork and mirrors. The position reports directly to the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser; selection and review are handled by the Regional Visual Merchandiser and the Director of Visual Merchandising. The assistant communicates with merchandising and store management teams, monitors stores for compliance with presentation standards, supports stores during annual and mid-year inventories, and publishes weekly work schedules. The role may require travel and extended hours, and includes prolonged sitting at a workstation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of direct experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all organizational levels, agencies, and vendors.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and adjust to workflow changes.
- Excellent analytical skills, independent thinking, and ability to take corrective action and resolve employee inquiries and information requests.
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work through continuous process and system changes in a high-pressure, deadline-heavy environment.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to handle problems involving several variables in varied situations.
- Ability to act independently, take initiative, solve problems, implement solutions, and create processes.
- Ability to maintain job-related information confidentially and privately.
- Mathematical aptitude for calculations and data analysis.
- Proficiency developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
- Excel proficiency, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
- Ability to work extended hours when needed to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads, or accomplish organizational priorities.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location, potentially at the employee’s workstation.
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 according to the Standards Manual.
- Follow directives 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 according to direction.
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
