What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandiser position at BROAD RIVER RETAIL?
AT A GLANCE:
Broad River Retail is currently seeking a Visual Merchandiser to join our Visual Impact team. This person will be the direct lead for one retail location. This person is responsible for implementing our merchandising strategy in-store and creating appealing, eye-catching visual displays along with maintaining our brand standards & strategy.
DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER:
- Responsible for Premier visual presentation and product flow of the showroom
- Executes & maintains visual displays/seasonal floor sets
- Ensures timely completion of all tasks related to display product movement.
- Analyzes sales of products.
- Manage and train the following operational duties: accessory receiving, informational POP tagging, placement of price tags & lighting.
- Distribute accessories and wall décor optimally throughout showroom display areas.
- Reviews clearance/discontinued reports. Re-prices clearance accessory products. Effectively displays clearance products.
- Improving the guest experience by creating exciting visual displays with furniture placement, creating color & lifestyle stories
- Hire, develop and manage showroom associates
- All other duties as assigned
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to lift and move furniture of 50lbs or more within the store, as well as have excellent mobility (standing, bending, lifting, stooping, climbing, pushing, etc.)
- 50% of time is spent in the Warehouse assisting with opening & assembling accessories. The other 50% is spent hands-on performing design work (hanging wall art, merchandising, designing rooms, etc.) on the showroom floor.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
MEMORY MAKER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Hourly Rate, paid weekly
- This position operates on a contract-to-hire basis
- Guaranteed Hourly Raise at time of Conversion
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options after conversion
- Paid time off and 401K matching contribution after conversion
- Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations
- Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
CULTURE SNAPSHOT:
Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of ‘Furnishing Life’s Best Memories’. At Broad River, we call all our employees “Memory Makers.” We do this because we know everyone that works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities.
We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley Furniture licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
Broad River Retail is an EEOC compliant company and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.
Qualifications:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- A minimum of 2 years visual merchandising, accessory and/or retail furniture experience preferred
- Associates Degree in related field preferred
- Ability to create and maintain consistent visual and merchandise presentations within their area of responsibility in accordance with the company standards manuals
- Be able to follow verbal and written direction from the Regional Visual Merchandiser and implement the directive with minimal supervision
- This role does require reliable transportation to travel within area of responsibility, as well as assist other Designers when needed
- Ability to work independently, have a strong sense of work ethic, professional presentation, excellent communication skills, and solid customer service skills
- Strong cognitive skills required; including the ability to learn quickly, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously and be highly productive without needing much supervision
- Ability to perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management
Salary : $19 - $21