Visual Merchandiser Assistant

Rooms To Go • Columbia, SC

5d

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 according to the Standards Manual, implements floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers, and hangs artwork and mirrors. It reports directly to the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser. The position is selected and reviewed by the Regional Visual Merchandiser and the Director of Visual Merchandising.

The role also monitors assigned stores to ensure merchandising, angles, and general maintenance standards are maintained; supports stores during yearly and mid-year inventories; and publishes weekly work schedules. Travel and extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, manage unusual workloads, or address organizational priorities.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of direct experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, agencies, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and adjust to sudden workflow changes.
• Excellent analytical skills; ability to think independently, take corrective action, and resolve employee inquiries and requests for information.
• Detail-oriented and flexible in a continuously changing process and system environment, with the ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-heavy setting.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to handle 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 job-related information confidentially and privately.
• Mathematical aptitude to perform calculations and data analysis.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
• Excel proficiency, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.

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

• Communicate with the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser to maintain the highest visual and merchandise presentation in accordance with the Standards Manual.
• Implement directed floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers, with assistance from house personnel.
• Communicate floor moves to store management verbally and in writing.
• Maintain open and professional communication with the Area Visual Merchandiser, Regional Visual Merchandiser, 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 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level