Retail Store Visual Merchandiser

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Ashley Furniture - Issaquah, WA

Full-time

Issaquah, WA

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Visual role at Ashley Furniture is responsible for creating visually engaging store displays and layouts that enhance the shopping experience for customers. This position involves implementing innovative merchandising strategies under the guidance of Visual Leadership to attract and retain customers, contributing to the company's sales volume and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy to achieve the Company's sales volume and financial objectives.
• Execute 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.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale, and select areas regularly to maximize product sell-through.
• Execute floor moves or any necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus; communicate regularly with Visual management on sold items.
• Complete the store recovery processes throughout the day and maintain store interior and exterior appearance.
• Initiate repair and maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc., in conjunction with store management.
• Check-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.
• Adhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual Leadership.
• Ensure audio/visual items comply with communication standards to store associates and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.
• Develop high levels of knowledge on all Company products, promotions, and store functions; keep up to date on fashion styles and trends.
• Mentor store staff on merchandising basics and involve them in the visual maintenance of the store.
• Coordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• 2 years experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings.
• Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to transport loads of 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Associate degree in interior design, merchandising, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• 80 hours paid vacation
• Washington Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 40 hours worked up to 52 hours)