Visual Merchandiser - Atlanta

La-Z-Boy•Atlanta, GA

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser executes visual merchandising strategies across multiple store locations to enhance the customer shopping experience and drive sales. The role oversees product placement, replenishment, inventory flow, and display quality, ensuring presentations align with company standards and creative directives. It also involves analyzing market trends, collaborating with sales teams, managing merchandise transfers and inventory levels, and supporting new store openings, remodels, visual enhancements, acquisitions, store closings, and high-impact sales events. The position supports stores in the Atlanta area and travels to a remote Knoxville store as needed. The schedule includes four days in stores and one work-from-home day. The assigned portfolio is approximately 5–10 stores, each ranging from 9,000 to 18,000 square feet. Travel may reach up to 75%. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising with 0–2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to self-manage a work schedule and manage time effectively.
Ability to travel up to 75%.
If travel or driving is required, candidates must meet the qualifications in the company’s Driver Management Program.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to or over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Implement in-store visual presentations that align with brand standards and manage merchandise transfers between stores and distribution centers.
Oversee clearance and floor inventory levels in collaboration with the Market Sales Manager to address store needs.
Execute regular furniture floor moves and seasonal displays, following visual merchandising directives efficiently and on time.
Serve as the primary contact for store merchandising initiatives and ensure clear communication and effective implementation.
Maintain visual displays in clean, safe, and attractive condition in accordance with safety standards.
Collaborate with store teams to maintain merchandising standards and resolve implementation issues.
Lead and assist with new store openings, remodels, visual enhancements, acquisitions, store closings, and high-impact sales events.
Train store teams on recovery plans and best practices for maintaining displays.
Support approximately 5–10 assigned stores and foster communication among store employees, Regional Leads, and Market Sales Managers.
Manage merchandise transfers and inventory levels needed to meet visual standards.