Visual Merchandiser - NW Chicago

La-Z-Boy•Kenosha, WI

11d•$58,500 - $88,450•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, and inventory flow, and maintains displays that are visually appealing and consistent with company standards. It also analyzes market trends, collaborates with sales teams, and supports store openings, remodels, and visual enhancements according to creative directives. This hybrid role involves working in stores four days per week and from home one day per week. Store coverage includes locations in the NW Chicago area and as far north as Kenosha, Wisconsin, with support in Schaumburg as needed. Periodic travel to projects across the nation is required, and the position may require up to 75% travel. The Visual Merchandiser supports approximately 5–10 stores, each 9,000–18,000 square feet, and has 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 driving is required, ability to 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 based on store needs.
Execute regular furniture floor moves and seasonal displays in accordance with visual merchandising directives.
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 while adhering to 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 communication among store employees, Regional Leads, and Market Sales Managers, and manage merchandise transfers and inventory levels needed to meet visual standards.