Description
About Us
Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home décor globally to interior designers and boutique / luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Burton James (seating home furnishing).
About the role
We are looking for a Visual Merchandising Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for planning, executing and maintaining visual standards and corporate direction relating to brand presentation for showrooms and tradeshows. A background in the home furnishings industry, with a strong emphasis on planning & allocation, fixture development, merchandising and managing the setup of tradeshows and / or showrooms is beneficial.
The ability to travel 60% of the year is required.
Requirements
This role is 50% planning, analyzing and allocating product assortment and 50% executing hands-on through visual merchandising and installs in various markets. The Visual Merchandising Manager will oversee 1-2 showrooms, in addition to setting up 4-6 tradeshows yearly
- Maintain, analyze product and create seasonal 3D floor plans for showrooms in designated market / s; partner with showroom manager weekly to assess needs based on selling
- Layout multiple product SKUs in 3D model prior to tradeshow or showroom setup; execute a visual layout based on available SKUs and SKUs arriving in tradeshow or showroom
- Analyze product sales data to feature best-selling products and determine which products to add or remove from showroom / tradeshow inventory
- Partner with Visual Director and Director of Construction and Design to elevate brand presentations in designated markets
- Contribute and design new merchandising strategies seasonally with a brand specific focus
- Develop, design and source displays and fixture packages when applicable
- Contribute monthly with inspiration / ideas in trends, design and display
- Orchestrate the management and coordination of labor and freight for showrooms and tradeshows as related to visual presentation
- Work with Visual and Marketing teams to order graphics, logos or other collateral as necessary; ability to size logos, photos, interface with printers or outside graphics companies
- Travel as needed for tradeshow and showroom setups; 60% of the year
Qualifications
Experience working for a luxury brand, preferably in home furnishingsStrong working knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe SuitePro-active; able to figure things out with little directionDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsAble to multi-task and make decisions quicklyWorks effectively in high pressure situationsAbility to think ahead and anticipate future needs independentlyGlobal thinker and problem solver; able to make split decisions with little information on handStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of management and staffAble to manage vendors and resourcesAbility to work nights and weekends as neededWhat we can do for you
Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growthMaintain work / life balance working for wholesale distribution businessTraining and career development opportunities3 weeks paid time off and 6 paid holidays per yearRelaxed and collaborative work environmentUp to 6% 401k employer contributionsTeam building company sponsored eventsEmployee discount and bi-annual sample salePhysical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.Other Considerations
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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.
Compensation
Starting annual salary : $75,000-85,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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