Retail Store Visual Merchandiser

Job DescriptionFor over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.\nPurpose at Ashley\nThe Visual role creates visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and well-balanced audio elements. Working under the guidance of Visual Leadership, the visual will use their creative skills to design and present merchandise in a way that enhances the overall shopping experience for our guests. By implementing innovative merchandising strategies, the Visual team contributes to creating a memorable and enjoyable shopping experience that helps to attract and retain customers.\n \nWhat You'll Do\n\nImplement a visual merchandising strategy that helps achieve the Company's sales volume and financial objectives.\nExecute visually appealing and well-balanced store merchandising displays under the direction of Visual Leadership, coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories, and transition seasonal products.\nRemerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale, and select areas regularly to maximize product sell-through. Execute floor moves or any other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus; communicate regularly with Visual management on sold items.\nComplete the store's recovery processes throughout the day. Maintain store interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of the warehouse and housekeeping associates. Initiate repair and maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc., in conjunction with store management.\nCheck-in and unpackage accessory merchandise and other product shipments in collaboration with the warehouse associate; coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement; participate in the bi-annual inventory process.\nAdhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual Leadership. Ensure audio/visual items, such as store music, sign height, etc., comply with the communication standards to store associates and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.\nDevelop high levels of knowledge on all Company products, promotions, and store functions; keep up to date on fashion styles and trends.\nMentor store staff on merchandising basics. Involve the staff in the visual maintenance of the store and assist in communicating with the Company's visual merchandising standards.\nCoordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.\nComplete any additional tasks assigned by management.\n\n \nWhat You Bring\n\nLegally authorized to work in the US.\nAt least 18 years old.\n2 years' experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings preferred\nRegularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation\nAbility to transport loads of 100 IBS with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAssociate degree in interior design, merchandising, or equivalent work experience, preferred.\nAbility to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.\nMaintain reliable attendance\nThrive in a team environment.\n\n \nWhat's In It for You\nWhen you join us, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which include:\n\nExtended health, dental benefits, and vision insurance\nEmployee Discount from 10% - 30%\nLife/Disability Insurance\nFlex Spending Account\n401K\nPaid Time Off\n\n \nAshley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual's skills, qualifications, merit, and business needs.