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Visual Merchandiser Assistant

Rooms To Go

Columbia, SC

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Writing, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Database Report Tools, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Distribution Services, Furniture, Life Insurance, Mathematics, Merchandising, Microsoft Access Database, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Reporting Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Retail Management, Spreadsheets, Time Management, Vision Plan, Visual Merchandising, Vlookups, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eCommerce
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
3 days ago
Rooms To Go

Visual Merchandiser Administrator

Medical, dental, vision and other benefits available for associates who want the

Employee discounts on Rooms To Go furniture purchases

Position Summary:

Primary Purpose: To assist the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or Regional Visual Merchandiser in creating and maintaining the visual and merchandise presentation of the showrooms. This includes but not limited to coordinating furniture and accessory placement in accordance with the Standards Manual, implement floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers and hang artwork and mirrors.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Area Visual Merchandiser and/or the Regional Visual Merchandiser and is selected and reviewed by the Regional Visual Merchandiser and the Director of Visual Merchandising.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Communicates with the area visual merchandiser and/or the regional visual merchandiser to ensure the highest visual and merchandise presentation in accordance with the standards manual.
  • Follows directive given by the area visual merchandiser and/or regional visual merchandiser to implement floor moves to accommodate weekly transfers with the assistance of the house personnel.
  • Articulates floor moves to store management through verbal and written communication.
  • Establishes open and professional communication with the area visual merchandiser, regional visual merchandiser, and store management.
  • Rotates furniture and accessories to ensure a fresh presentation at all times in accordance with the area visual merchandiser and regional visual merchandiser's directive.
  • Hangs artwork and mirrors according to the standards manual with the assistance of the house personnel.
  • Monitors each store of responsibility to ensure standards are being maintained according to the standards manual (merchandising, angles, general maintenance etc.).
  • Lends support to stores during yearly and mid-year inventories.
  • Publishes weekly work schedules and exercise excellent attendance and time management skills.
  • Performs other duties as required.


Employment Standards:

Knowledge
  • Mathematical aptitude to perform calculations and data analysis. Proficient in development and maintenance of spreadsheets, databases, and various reporting tools.
  • Excel proficiency (i.e., formulas, VLOOKUP's, pivot tables) is required. Microsoft Access experience (developing queries, tables, reports, etc.) is a plus.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or a combination of experience and education.

Experience
  • 1-3 years of direct experience


Essential Requirements:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present and communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think independently, take corrective action, and to resolve employee inquiries and requests for information.
  • Detail oriented, flexible with continuous process/system change with an ability to handle a high pressure, deadline heavy environment.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to act independently and take initiative to solve problems, implement solutions, and create new processes
  • Ability to maintain all job-related information in a confidential and private manner.


Working Conditions:
  • Ability to work extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads or to accomplish organizational priorities
  • Ability to Travel.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location which may be restricted to the employee's workstation.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers and an e-commerce business. Rooms To Go offers a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture.

Rooms To Go Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Associate discounts including furniture
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • And more!


Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About the Company

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Rooms To Go

When Rooms To Go opened its first set of doors in 1991, the way people bought furniture was changed forever. Since then, we've grown into America's #1 independent furniture company with the nation's largest furniture inventory. By offering stylish furniture at everyday low prices, original room packages, superior service and fast delivery, today Rooms To Go is America's favorite place to buy furniture.

Along with the creation of this great furniture company, an exciting and innovative way to shop furniture was born. Rooms To Go introduced the concept of displaying and packaging furniture in complete room settings. Our designers coordinate each room's colors, fabrics and accessories to the last detail, so customers don't have to. This approach affords customers a simplified shopping experience and increased savings when buying an entire room. Trained, knowledgeable and courteous Rooms To Go sales associates create the hassle free, comfortable environment customers enjoy in our showrooms.

Rooms To Go's incomparable delivery promise ensures customers receive their new furniture in days, not months. Our fast and easy furniture delivery is realized through state-of-the-art Rooms To Go distribution centers, housing hundreds of thousands of furniture pieces ready for delivery today.

The Rooms To Go Furniture Revolution is the direct result of the finest sales, merchandising, advertising, operations, customer service and finance initiatives in the furniture industry. Our complete focus is to embrace change, and to respect and respond to our customer base. Certainly our policy of fashion at an affordable price generates high traffic through the front door, but it is the Rooms To Go Team that builds the loyalty and trust that keeps our customers coming back.


Rooms To Go recognizes that our over 5,000 associates are the nucleus of our continued success. We hire the finest candidates, who are career oriented and motivated. We value the individuality and creativity of our associates and recognize them on a regular basis. The executive team provides the vision; as service leaders, they are the coaches. They empower and believe in people achieving excellence in their work and lives. They love the business and refuse to accept mediocrity. Integrity and honesty are part of your benefit package at Rooms To Go.


Along with competitive pay, Rooms To Go offers excellent and affordable health insurance, a 401(k) plan with discretionary match, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off includes a week of paid vacation after only six months of employment, personal time and paid holidays. We are proud of our Wellness Program that offers our associates contests, weight loss and activity programs, discounts, and information to stay healthy. Many of our positions offer individual or team incentives to recognize and reward our associates. Rooms To Go associates enjoy a fast paced, innovative, team environment that focuses on giving our customer's an amazing buying experience.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
http://www.roomstogocareers.com