What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandiser position at Gardner White Furniture?
Summary:
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser to join our team. As a Store Visual Merchandiser, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing displays that attract and engage customers on showroom floors according to marketing, merchandising, and advertising plans. A Visual Merchandiser will also be responsible for developing merchandising goals designed to increase sales and improve store aesthetics
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the flow of furniture and accessory products to the sales floor. Set up and display in accordance with direction from the corporate merchandising team.
- Executes floor set changes including new and discontinued items.
- Monitor the quality of showroom goods and correct or initiate replacement of substandard floor samples.
- Train store teams and develop team members' understanding of visual merchandising, merchandising, and current trends.
- Monitor consistency and execution of visual display directives, signage, and merchandising standards.
- Other duties/projects as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position operates in a retail store and warehouse environment.
Requirements:Physical Demands:
- The employee will regularly be standing, walking, lifting, and bending. Frequently lifts at least fifty (50) pounds. moves furniture and accessories and climbs ladders.
Qualifications needed to perform this position:
- Associate’s degree in Art, Interior Design, Merchandising, Fashion, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least two years of merchandising, interior design experience, or related experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with lead teams of varying job functions.
- Ability to work diligently with little supervision.
- Demonstrates creativity and understanding of advanced merchandising techniques.
- Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
- Adaptability; flexible to shifting priorities and a changing environment.
- Basic knowledge of retail business strategies.
- While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job, the associate’s work varies between retail store and warehouse environments.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a full-time position, working a varying schedule to support the needs of the business.
Travel:
- This position requires travel to Metro Detroit store locations
