Entry Level-Associate Visual Merchandiser

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WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORTJob Summary : The pay range for this position in New York and New Jersey is $18.23-$22.79.

This role will provide visual merchandising to the Carle, Setauket, Patchogue, Farmingdale New York, Stores.

This position ensures that company-directed visual merchandising strategies are executed to deliver a distinctive in-store experience for our consumers.

This role will implement floor resets and visual displays per company standards, adapting to the individual store's needs and layout and may be responsible for displays over multiple stores in a geographic region.

Job Description : KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned) :

Execute visually appealing showroom displays to drive greater conversion in-stores and increase brand loyalty.Follow planograms as established by visual leadership to position upholstered furniture, tables, lamps, accessories, and artwork to enhance the overall presentation of the showroom.

Refresh and update floor sets based on new intros, seasonal floor sets, upcoming promotions and inventory strategies.Receive, tag, and transfer merchandise within the retail showroom.

Assemble furniture and climb ladders to hang accessories or pictures as needed.Assist with merchandising for new stores, store closings, and regional remodels.

Collaborate with the store manager and other members of the visual merchandising team on merchandising efforts.Participate in meetings to discuss products and accessories on the floor, style mix, display, and other pertinent information to the team.

Analyzes trends, shop competition and other areas for inspiration.Embrace training, education, and development opportunities to continually improve knowledge and visual skills.SCOPE & IMPACT :

Retail Division Dollar Volume $900 Million+ Sales Annually, Manages $60 Million+ Inventory, 185+ Retail Locations, New Store Openings and Remodels for Retail.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

0-2 years of experience in a visual merchandising, or related fieldUnderstanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques, strong design taste, sense of style, culture, art, design, fashion, innovation, and technology.

Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team.Flexibility to travel to multiple stores in a geographic region.

Familiar with inventory management principlesPhysical ability to move furniture up to or over 50lbs.Valid driver's license and reliable transportationTravel up to 75%.

Receive, tag, and transfer merchandise within the retail showroom.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : none PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Specific physical and / or environmental demands are an essential part of the job. Often required to sit, use repetitive hand motion, hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, and lift up to or over 50 pounds.

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.OTHER DUTIES : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours : 40

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All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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