Visual Merchandiser Assistant

Our Company•Columbia, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser Assistant will assist the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser in creating and maintaining the visual and merchandise presentation of the showrooms. This role involves coordinating furniture and accessory placement according to the Standards Manual, implementing floor moves for weekly transfers, and hanging artwork and mirrors. The position requires strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The company, Rooms To Go, is one of the largest and fastest-growing furniture retailers in the US, offering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

Mathematical aptitude to perform calculations and data analysis.
Proficient in development and maintenance of spreadsheets, databases, and various reporting tools.
Excel proficiency (i.e., formulas, VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables) is required.
1-3 years of direct experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present and communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think independently, take corrective action, and to resolve employee inquiries and requests for information.
Detail oriented, flexible with continuous process/system change with an ability to handle a high pressure, deadline heavy environment.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
Ability to act independently and take initiative to solve problems, implement solutions, and create new processes.
Ability to maintain all job-related information in a confidential and private manner.
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

Microsoft Access experience (developing queries, tables, reports, etc.) is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or a combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

Assist the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser in creating and maintaining visual and merchandise presentation.
Coordinate furniture and accessory placement in accordance with the Standards Manual.
Implement floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers with the assistance of house personnel.
Communicate floor moves to store management through verbal and written communication.
Rotate furniture and accessories to ensure a fresh presentation.
Hang artwork and mirrors according to the standards manual with the assistance of house personnel.
Monitor stores of responsibility to ensure standards are being maintained (merchandising, angles, general maintenance).
Lend support to stores during yearly and mid-year inventories.
Publish weekly work schedules and exercise excellent attendance and time management skills.
Perform other duties as required.