factory direct enterprises dba ashley homestoresBronx, NY
VISUAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER
VISUAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER
VISUAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER
factory direct enterprises dba ashley homestoresBronx, NY
10 days ago
Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersFirst-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Visual Merchandising Manager The Visual Merchandising Manager is accountable for implementing a visual merchandising strategy to aid in the achievement of Ashley sales volume and financial objectives. This involves designing and executing visually-appealing, well-balanced store merchandise displays; managing incoming merchandise receipt and new product placement; ensuring a professional store experience for every guest; and maintaining a personal focus on continuous learning and improvement. Overall, the Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for store visual activities that keep Ashley as the #1 home furnishings market leader and distinguish it as a brand that exemplifies style, selection, quality and value.
Essential Functions:
Designing and Executing Visually-Appealing, Well-Balanced Store Merchandise Displays. The Visual Merchandising Manager develops and delivers a high quality merchandise display by:
- Coordinating store displays based on floor plans and plan-o-grams for furniture, lighting and accessories in collaboration with the Regional Visual Manager, store management and staff.
- Executing floor moves or any other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan, customer demands and product focus to maintain a positive store image.
- Remerchandising displays, signage, point-of-sale and select areas regularly to maximize product sell through.
- Adhering to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by the Merchandising Directors and in accordance with the Visual Merchandising Scorecard.
- Communicating regularly with the Regional Visual Manager on what has sold.
- Assisting in new store openings, as needed.
- Managing Incoming Merchandise Receipt and New Product Placement. The Visual Merchandiser coordinates merchandise receipt and new product placement by:
- Receiving and inventorying accessory merchandise and other product shipments in collaboration with the Warehouse Associate.
- Coordinating product tagging, felt-dotting and showroom placement.
- Working with the Regional Visual Manager to transition seasonal products in a timely manner.
- Ensuring a Professional Store Experience for Every Guest. The Visual Merchandising Manager assists fellow associates in ensuring a professional store experience for every guest by:
- Communicating Ashley's visual merchandising standards and involving the store team in the visual maintenance of the store.
- Completing store recovery processes throughout the day and maintaining store interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of the Warehouse and Housekeeping Associates, including the initiation of repair/maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc.
- Ensuring the audio/visual impact (e.g., store music, sign height, etc.) is in compliance with Ashley standards.
- Maintaining a Personal Focus on Continuous Learning & Improvement. The Visual Merchandising Manager ensures a continued focus on performance improvement and personal/professional development by:
- Developing high levels of knowledge on all AHS business products and initiatives, as well as keeping up-to-date on fashion styles and trends.
- Managing and improving performance measures through use of Continuous Improvement tools.
- Performing regular competitive shopping to stay abreast of the local competitive environment.
- Participating actively in store meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions; mentoring store associates on merchandising basics and assisting in any training activities.
- Nonessential Functions:
- In addition to the biannual inventory process, the Visual Merchandising Manager may occasionally perform non-exempt duties, such as unloading trailers, as needed for proper store operation.
- The Visual Merchandising Manager will occasionally travel to other locations, sometimes with short notice.
- The Visual Merchandising Manager will perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Schedule Expectations:
The Visual Merchandising Manager is scheduled to work a minimum of 40 hours per week; the number of hours worked will increase during the holidays or blackout periods, for vacation coverage, or for other business needs. The Visual Merchandising Manager is scheduled for two (2) days off each week, except during holidays or blackout periods. Regular attendance at the assigned store in accordance with these schedule expectations is an essential function of the job and all job functions are performed at designated job location.
Education & Experience:
RequirementsAA or AS degree in retail management, visual merchandising, graphic design, marketing or related field required; BA or BS degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Two years visual merchandising or design experience preferred; furniture retail sales or marketing experience helpful.
Must be computer savvy.
Must have advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Suites.
Job Type: Full-time
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Level
Mid
Location
Bronx, NY
Occupation
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Industry
All Other General Merchandise Retailers
Posted
10 days ago