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Regional Visual Merchandiser
Department: Visuals / Store
Reports to: Regional General Manager (Dotted line to Visual Merchandising Manager)
Position: Non – Exempt / Hourly
Working Locations: Rocklin Based San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Fair Oaks, Elk Grove, Reno, NV
$25 / hour~
The role of the Regional Visual Merchandiser is to provide visual merchandising guidance and service support within their region implementing the company visual direction and standards, enhancing our brand image and sell through and increasing sales of all product categories. Reporting to our Visual Merchandising Manager, Our Regional Visual Merchandisers work with their region’s Visual Team and store partners to create inspiring and functional room settings and compelling merchandise presentations.
Our Visual Merchandisers are versatile and active professionals who work across roles, as part of a team in the showroom, office, and warehouse - anywhere their efforts are needed. Our Visual Merchandisers are passionate about design and quality products and are committed to providing exceptional service. All our positions uphold our principles of value, quality, and design.
What You Will Do
- Execute innovative visual plans and strategies for building our brand and translating the look seamlessly to the region’s retail stores.
- Visit all stores, as directed within the region, communicating the visual merchandising plans and strategies, and ensuring all company directives are supported.
- Work with the in-store Visual Merchandisers daily, to ensure optimum display presentations, room-setting functionality, and visual standards are being met.
- Ensure the consistent, timely and effective changeover of product in the showrooms including in-store floor moves on a seasonal basis, in-store events and working with Seasonality.
- Work collaboratively with the Store Managers, Visual Merchandisers and General Managers to make sure all products that should be in the stores are; and key items and top selling products are in the right locations at the right times in accordance with our marketing and promotional calendars and events.
- Build strong working relationships with the Visual Display Team and the associate partners in your area engaging them in learning and upholding exceptional visual standards.
- Weekly conference call with the Visual Merchandising Manager HQ; following up on the prior week’s work, and visual direction for that week.
- Merchandise all products in-store, while working with unique architectural features in all locations-maximizing the full potential of the floor space; without making it feel cluttered.
- Make sure all e-commerce presentations that are highlighted on the Internet, are replicated in all stores.
- Routinely report on store visuals and visual effectiveness, provide photographs of before and after visits and provide information on trends.
- Use your energy and enthusiasm for design to actively participate in in-store meetings, Visual Team meetings and training sessions within the market.
- Promote a team culture that exemplifies the Scandinavian Design philosophy and promote innovation, high quality standards and encouraged that attracts and develops talent.
- Draw /sketches and designs to illustrate and communicate your ideas and vision.
- Ensure prices and other key information can be seen and are consistent with directives.
- Emphasize correct stocking direction, signage placement and general maintenance.
- Identify and correct all visual inconsistencies.
- Stay up to date with our product range, features and benefits, and stock levels.
- Understand and follow our company policies and procedures.
- Treat all staff and associates with respect and professionalism, working effectively and efficiently together.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain a strong knowledge of current up to date of visual merchandising practices
- Have a strong knowledge of who are local competitors are within the market, and regularly do comparative shopping within those locations
- Greet and assist customers in a manner that models exemplary conduct to other staff and builds lasting relationships with our customers.
- Perform other duties or special projects when assigned.
Who You Are
- Professional Visual Merchandising experience in a multi-location home furnishings environment.
- This role travels by car across the specified region.
- Extensive travel to other locations including:
- San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Fair Oaks, Elk Grove, Rocklin
- Reno, NV
- Extensive travel to other locations including:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to illustrate ideas and concepts by drawing and sketching.
- Knowledge of color and design consistent with the Scandinavian Design Philosophy.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs.
- Competent with common construction/interior design tools such as: ladders, drills, levels, blades, furniture dollies etc.,
- Experience with working with Marketing tools and Collateral.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance with reliable transportation.
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Prolonged sitting, standing, moderate reaching and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Working with our furnishings will require some lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
- Use of hand tools such as drills, ladders, levels, blades, furniture dollies etc...
- Sometimes of heavy (up to 50 lbs. and more with assistance) and objects of unusual shape and size.
- Use of all office equipment including phone, keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
- Our positions require successfully completing the pre-employment background check and signing a nondisclosure agreement.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred or equivalent education and experience.
Scandinavian Designs - Dania Furniture Offers:
- Benefits for Full-time Associates* including:
- No cost Health benefits for Associates on the single coverage plan
- Opt-in for Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401k with employer contribution (with 200% match)
- Work life balance – no overnight hours!
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Fun and rewarding work
- Visually inspiring workplace
- Family-oriented team environment
- Regular schedule
- Generous merchandise discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours.
https://www.kaiserpermanente.org/
A family business 50 years in the making, with 50 furniture showrooms and 700 employees across the U.S. in the near future, our sister-brands (Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture) are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
We're an equal opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities.
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