Furniture Merchandiser/Designer

Furniture Merchandiser/Designer

Job Description

The Visual Merchandiser will coordinate, design, and display all merchandise to aid in the generating and promoting the sale of furniture and accessories. The merchandiser is responsible for multi-store oversight. They will implement all merchandising strategies consistent with the goal of creating an enjoyable, easy shopping experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30. You will be expected to work a few weekends a year when setting up new stores or traveling to market.

Benefits

*Full Time Position

*Hourly pay based on experience ($17-$18)

*Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

*401K match

*Paid time off

Job Requirements

*Prior Merchandising/design experience required

*Must be able to lift and maneuver large pieces of furniture

*Highly organized with attention and focus on detail

*Strong communication and interpersonal skills

*Ability to work as a team member & manage others

*Travel Required (Headquartered in Johnson City, travel required but not limited to NE TN & SW VA)

Responsibilities

* Work closely with visual team leaders and members at all locations regarding new, discontinue and clearance products. Implement and plan using Ashley merchandising display standards.

*Manage receiving, unpacking, tagging and optimal distribution of accessories.

*Assist in planning movement of all display products. Hands on involvement in showrooms executing merchandising standards, product placement and accessorizing. Heavy lifting is required as moving furniture and product is necessity of this position.

*Administrative duties include analyzing monthly sales reports, placing orders, planning new product placement, clearance out aged product and communicating with team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is the longest amount of time you have worked for one employer? We value a strong work history.
• We are looking for a "designer" who can create a showroom plan for 40,000 square feet. We don't have plan-o-grams to set. This role is not for someone who stocks inventory. What kind of "design" experience do you have?
• This can be a very physical job and requires you to be able to move large pieces of furniture. Do you feel comfortable moving a king size bed, sofa and dresser?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• visual merchandising: 2 years (Required)
• Layout design: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnson City, TN 37604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person