Visual Merchandising Specialist

Summary: The Trend & Design Associate performs a wide variety of tasks that support the National Marketing Department. They should be able to think creatively to develop planograms that visually enhance the variety of products at MSI.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $20 to $23 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $49,400 and $56,800 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Design and execute planograms for bi-annual refreshes and new showroom locations, ensuring optimal product placement and customer engagement
• Create or update existing floorplans using Google SketchUp, adhering to brand standards and enhancing the customer experience
• Ability to read and adjust architectural floorplans as needed
• Strategically develop showroom category plans by determining spatial planning and product placement Ensures accurate and timely completion of showroom deliverables while meeting established objectives
• Collaborate cross functionally with key stakeholders to successfully open new branch showrooms
• Work with the graphics team and external vendors to quote and coordinate production of graphics and marketing materials
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned branch showrooms, monitor and upkeep
• Coordinate with the board production team by providing necessary specifications for the board production process
• Occasionally travel to out-of-state branch locations.
  
  

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Interior Design, Architecture, Marketing, or a comparable discipline.
• Relevant professional experience as an Interior Designer, Space Planner, or Retail Designer.
• Project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience in visual merchandising, including the development of planograms and showroom layouts.
• Proficiency in planogram software.
• Proficiency in 3D visualization and 3D modeling.
• Working knowledge of Google SketchUp.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Clear understanding that this is a full-time, in-office corporate position and not a retail or customer-facing role.
  
  

This Role Has The Following Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  
  

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests
  
  

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
  
  

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.