Visual Merchant

Ashley HomeStore is looking for talented people that have a desire to learn and grow in their career. If that is you, we would love for you to apply to our posting for a Visual Merchandiser. Our "VM's" are responsibile for all aspects of the visual merchandise presentation within the store, emphasizing exciting visual displays and supporting internal and external customer service.

Who we are:

BostonFam is a Family and Employee-owned company that sells great furniture and we create amazing rooms with our customers. But we are much more than a Retail Furniture company, we are a personal and professional development company. We believe in our employee-owners and we care about their personal growth just as much as their professional growth. Our culture provides support, coaching, training, and resources to take your career and life to the next level. Our company is successful because our employee-owners are successful. If you are ready to work in a culture that is more than a job or a career, but a place that helps your dreams come true, then take that step to success by applying to work at one of our stores. BostonFam is a family of brands including Ashley Furniture, Ashley Outlets, and Furniture & Appliance Mart.

What you will be doing each day:

• Supports company standards and Core Values, supports a positive work climate, embraces training, education and development, and functions professionally and efficiently.
• Ability to effectively space plan furniture by style category without a set plan-o-gram
• Create eye catching displays using design fundamentals, appropriate accessories and artwork.
• Responsible for accurately receiving, tagging and transferring merchandise in a timely and creative placement within the retail showroom.
• Create all the tags for merchandise and attach computer tags to the merchandise.
• Tag all advertised items and closeout items from the Furniture Buyers.
• Responsible for maintaining a floor call up list on all floor merchandise and transfer merchandise, utilized through reports.
• Keep a running NOF (Not On Floor) List
• Monthly meeting/s to go over accessories on the floor, style mix, display, and other pertinent information to the sales team.
• Provide feedback to peers, management, and employees in the organization; participate in the VM meetings/calls.
• Various duties as directed by Store Manager and Buyers; additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by management.

The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job.

We are looking for individuals with:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Higher education in design/creative field and or one year related experience
• Strong knowledge of Interior Design, trends, furniture style categories, and understanding of color theory.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook.
• Present a helpful and welcoming attitude towards guests and other staff
• Adapt to change easily
• Work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal with problems professionally.

What we offer:

• Employee ownership company stock (ESOP)
• Paid vacation
• Paid birthday holiday
• Generous product discount
• 401K retirement plan
• Career Path/Development Opportunities - The more you learn, the more you earn!
• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long, short term disability insurance
• Fun company activities - involvement in the community!

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to check out our Careers page to learn more at: https://www.bostonfam.com/join-our-team.html

BostonFAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,609.77 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location