Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager
About The Position
At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), the Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager helps bring the showroom to life by shaping an inspiring, cohesive, on-brand visual experience that elevates the customer journey. Working closely with the Visual Display Manager, this role supports daily operations, guides creative execution, and ensures the showroom reflects NFM’s style, energy, and standards. The position manages décor inventory, supports campaigns and in-store activations, plans and executes visual resources, collaborates across the business, trains and coaches team members, and optimizes showroom space to support brand strategy and business results.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of visual display or related experience; experience in retail home furnishings or a fashion-related business is preferred.
- 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work with little to no supervision.
- Good color vision and ability to coordinate colors and styles.
- Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or early morning hours based on business needs.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening, which may include motor vehicle record and criminal background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, marketing, design, art, a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Experience in retail home furnishings or a fashion-related business.
Responsibilities
- Manage inventory across décor categories using merchandising strategies that support product sell-through.
- Support promotional campaigns, CSR initiatives, and in-store activations to maintain brand consistency.
- Assist in planning and executing visual resources to meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations.
- Collaborate with business partners to deliver cohesive, customer-focused visual presentations.
- Train, coach, and guide team members to strengthen skills and improve execution.
- Optimize showroom space to support creative brand strategy and business results.
Benefits
- Same-day pay with on-demand access to earned pay.
- Competitive pay with annual increases of up to 7%.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid holidays upon hire.
- Paid time off after 90 days.
- Staff discount on merchandise.
- Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels.
- Paid community volunteer opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401(k) retirement plan with immediate enrollment eligibility and company match after one year; Berkshire Stock is available as an investment option.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
