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 Business Administration / Marketing / Design

Project management experience

Visual merchandising : experience in creating planograms and showroom layouts

Highly organized and detail oriented.

Ability to manage multiple tasks with demanding deadlines.

Problem solving skills o Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Planogram Software experience

Proficiency in Google SketchUp

Adobe Creative Cloud experience.

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