Part Time Visual Merchandiser

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses•City of Olean, NY

11d

About The Position

Raymour & Flanigan is seeking an entrepreneurial and talented visual merchandiser to contribute and grow with the company. The role is part of the showroom team and involves merchandising, displaying, and maintaining inventory integrity in a retail showroom. Successful candidates bring an interest in home furnishings and room design, creativity, strong organization and attention to detail, professional communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The merchandiser coordinates merchandise placement and physical inventories, develops and maintains in-store displays, and implements merchandising strategies consistent with company guidelines. The role also includes ordering accessories, seeking customer feedback, designing inviting showroom spaces, and performing other functions assigned by management. The position requires the ability to work productively for extended periods and to move furniture and other items. Tasks may involve lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, hanging wall art, and painting or touching up walls. A portfolio may be requested during the interview process. Raymour & Flanigan supports a drug- and smoke-free work environment. The company is unable to offer visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

Associate degree in fashion or visual merchandising.
At least two years of style, design, or merchandising experience in retail or a comparable field.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to be productive for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, twist, push, and pull while moving furniture, accessories, boxes, and packages.
Ability to design a space and enhance a showroom for visual appeal.
Ability to hang wall art.
Ability to paint and touch up walls.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A portfolio may be requested during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Partner with sales management and operations teams on showroom merchandising, displays, and inventory integrity.
Coordinate placement of new merchandise and conduct periodic physical inventories of furniture and accessories.
Develop, create, and implement in-store displays and other visual elements.
Devise and execute effective merchandising strategies.
Create and maintain distinctive visual displays within company guidelines.
Communicate with associates and management to obtain customer feedback.
Order accessories.
Coordinate with sales associates and showroom management to develop artistic in-store displays and conceptualize fresh store design ideas.
Maintain an organized, welcoming, and visually appealing store environment.
Perform additional functions assigned at management's discretion.