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Job description
Ashley is America's largest furniture manufacturer and a global retail leader. We’ve been committed to delivering beautiful, quality home furnishings at an accessible price point for over 75 years. Now, we're evolving our brand to meet the changing lifestyles of today's consumers. This is an exciting time to join the team and make a real impact. You'll be part of a transformation, working with passionate professionals who are reshaping an industry and creating meaningful connections between our products and the lives they enhance.
Applicants must live in one of the states within the designated region above
Position Summary
The Director of Visual Merchandising leads all aspects of visual merchandising strategy, execution, and training to achieve excellence across store locations. This role encompasses strategy development and implementation, program execution, team communication, and the creation of visual standards and processes for consistent implementation across multiple store units in different markets.
Primary Job Functions
Responsible for leading all aspects of Visual Merchandising including strategy identification & implementation
Execution of Visual Merchandising programs, communication and visual training.
Creates visual direction, standards and processes for implementation at multiple store units in different markets.
Create, manage and implement the company’s visual merchandising strategy, including all visual concepts, projects, standards, signage, and floor and fixture plans.
Lead and execute communication of merchandising strategies and initiatives to the field and across departments.
Demonstrate a strong ability to accomplish initiatives while working with cross-functional teams.
Regularly visit stores to ensure proper implementation of merchandising directive.
Responsible for developing overall store design and floor plans for new and remodeled stores.
Train and develop direct reports on leadership skills and best practices to ensure task execution.
Outstanding organizational, leadership and project management skills.
KPIs: Store Grades, Dollars per Square Foot to Budget, Labor Budget, Merchandising Supply Budget, Cap Ex Project Budget
Secondary Job Functions
Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Job Qualifications
Some college work in area of relevance, BA or BS preferred.
8+ years of experience furniture and/or accessory merchandising.
Proven ability to develop direct and indirect reports and manage their performance
Extensive background creating and implementing visual merchandising direction and processes
Superior organizational skills and ability to work long hours.
Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Excellent skills in all PC/Office/ applications.
This position will require frequent travel. At least 50-60%.
Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Ethics and values
Integrity and trust
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Relationship building and collaboration
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Adaptability and problem-solving
Customer-focused mindset
Initiative and self-motivation
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
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Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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