What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandising Specialist position at Ashley | The Wellsville Group?
Are you passionate about design and eager to make an impact? As a Visual Merchandising Specialist, you’ll bring creativity and style to life by executing vibrant displays in our showrooms and outlets, ensuring they align with our high standards of visual appeal.
This dynamic role is perfect for someone who loves to stay active and work hands-on. You’ll spend 50% of your time in the warehouse, opening, assembling, and organizing accessories to bring your designs to life. The other 50% is all about creating stunning, eye-catching displays—think hanging wall art, curating lifestyle moments, and designing immersive showroom experiences that captivate customers.
This position will support our retail locations in Henrietta and Batavia, requiring weekly travel to both locations, so reliable transportation is important!
What You’ll Do:
- Receive, Replenish, and Display: Unbox and showcase all showroom merchandise and accessories, ensuring everything looks fresh and ready to shine!
- Complete the Visual Story: Bring designs to life by accessorizing with wall art, tabletop décor, lamps, rugs, and a variety of chic accents.
- Ongoing Display Maintenance: Keep the showroom, clearance centers, and accessory warehouse in top shape, always looking polished and inviting.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Team: Assist, delegate, and oversee product movement to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Unbox and Tag Accessories: Open, tag, and prepare all accessory products to hit the showroom floor.
- Complete Inventory: Ensure accurate data entry and tagging for all showroom products, ensuring everything is tracked and accounted for.
- Monitor Inventory Discrepancies: Proactively research and resolve any product inventory issues on a weekly basis, keeping everything aligned.
- Handle Returns & Damaged Goods: Efficiently manage and maintain returned or damaged accessory products, ensuring they’re appropriately processed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree in Interior Design or Fashion Merchandising, or 2 years of experience in a similar role
- Highly self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Adaptable, dependable, resourceful, with excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Computer proficient, with the ability to quickly learn inventory and purchase order management systems
- Willing to travel weekly to various showroom locations within the designated market
- Occasional travel for store openings, special projects, or training
- Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 75 pounds
- Comfortable with physical activity, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, and stretching
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We’re more than just a store—we’re a community. Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service and high-quality home products while fostering a workplace where employees thrive.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with company match, and more!
Employee Discounts: Insane discounts on our beautiful home furnishings and products!
Growth Opportunities: We believe in promoting from within, so your success here can lead to exciting career advancements.
Supportive Team: Work alongside a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
