Visual Merchandiser

Description:

Our Visual Merchandiser will provide great comprehensive design expertise and service using the full range of Homes R Us Furniture and home furnishings. A VM will oversee the whole Showroom look and feel.

The successful VM will be a self-motivated and passionate individual who has an eye for color, design, analytics and home furnishings knowledge. Successful execution is evidenced by creating dynamic visual displays on our showroom sales floor that generates interest by customers, timely flow of product from back stock to sales floor and maintenance of standards for showroom floors at all times.

Job Requirements

•Executes visually-appealing, well-balanced store merchandise displays under the direction of the Visual Manager. Coordinates layout plans for furniture, lighting and accessories. Transitions seasonal products.

•Remerchandises displays, signage, point-of-sale and select areas regularly to maximize product sell through. Executes floor moves or any other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus. Communicates regularly with the Senior VM and Store Manager on what has sold.

•Completes store recovery processes throughout the day. Maintains store interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of the other members of the Store. Initiates repair and maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc.

•Receives and inventories accessory merchandise and other product shipments in collaboration with the guided Product Presentation received from the Head Office. Coordinates product tagging, felt-dotting and showroom placement.

•Adheres to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by the Head of Visual Merchandising and in accordance with the Visual Merchandising Scorecard. Ensures audio/visual (e.g., store music, sign height, etc.) is in compliance with the standards. Communicates standards to store associates and involves associates in the visual maintenance of the store.

•Participates actively in meetings and coaching sessions with managers and trainers.

•Develops high levels of knowledge on all Homes R Us’ products, promotions and store functions. Keeps up to date on the latest styles and trends.

•Demonstrates the company’s core and growth values in performance of all job functions.

•Assists in new store openings, as needed.

•Learns the furniture retail industry as a whole to establish a strong understanding of Homes R Us’ products and their positioning in the marketplace, as well as the processes and procedures in how the business is operated.

•Picks up projects on the fly; performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Please note: Only candidates have VM experience will be considered.