TRAVELING VISUAL MERCHANDISING PROJECT ASSOCIATE - TAMARAC

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY Furniture and Ashley HomeStore showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY Furniture continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY Furniture, you become part of a family-spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY Furniture team is excited about the future. Join our fun, family-spirited team to build a long-lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates. Click Here to watch our Company video!

Our Vision is to be the home store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values: Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back

What This Opportunity Is…

As a Visual Merchandising Project Associate, the primary function of this position is to execute showroom optimizations and remerchandising projects. Visual Merchandising Project Associate will work as part of a project team to implement floor display layout changes and product moves based on Merchandising and Visual direction, leaving all showrooms looking exceptional and set to our high company standards. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Merchandising department at CITY Furniture.

Position Title: Visual Merchandising Project Associate

Reports To: Visual Merchandising Project Manager

Location: On-site/ various showrooms & warehouses

Department/Sub-Department: Merchandising/ Visual

Estimated pay range: $19-$21

What You’ll Do*…

As a Visual Merchandising Project Associate, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Merchandising – Executes the merchandising of showroom projects and new showroom openings, including proper installation of all product categories to include rugs, lamps, chandeliers, power motion and electronics. Helps receive, open & place inventory RFID tags on home accent products. Reviews displays for optimal set-up including layout, signage, accents, cleanliness, and lighting. Responsible for hanging, wiring and removing chandeliers for display in showroom. (60%)
• Safety – Ensures all product in the showroom is setup in safe manner for all Guests and Associates. Ensures safety standards are adhered to when setting product on the floor. Checks product, including rugs, motion upholstery, and umbrellas, for functionality & potential safety hazards and corrects when necessary. Always maintains good safety practices when physically moving, hanging and setting up product in showrooms. (20%)
• Maintenance – Responsible for the cleanliness of the warehouse area during showroom projects, including but not limited to sweeping, sorting recyclable product packaging, properly storing supplies and inventory and keeping areas neat, clean, and organized. Helps protect and maintain project team tools & equipment and ensures appropriate stock of supplies is present to successfully complete projects. Facilitates light construction during remodels to include drywall work & painting. (10%)

Additional duties and responsibilities as a Visual Merchandising Project Associate:

• Team Involvement – Collaborates and works well with Associates to ensure the success of the organization. Works with showroom management to accomplish objectives. Helps Associates or Guests with product pulls or installation questions as needed to help provide World Class Service (10%).
• Adheres to all assigned Standard Work and Role and Responsibilities for your role.

*Additional duties may be assigned as needed, beyond those listed in the responsibilities. Changing business conditions may trigger changes to job responsibilities (i.e., COVID-19).

What We’re Looking For…

• Competencies and Job Specific Skills
• Effective communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Identifying needs
• Identifying and solving problems
• Complying with policies and procedures
• Time management
• Attention to detail

What’s Required…

• Education & Work Experience:
  • High school diploma from an accredited institution preferred.
  • 1 (one) year of operations and/or maintenance experience within this type of environment
  • Basic hand tool proficiency required (i.e. screw driver, pliers, Allen wrench, hammer, drill)
  • Basic wiring experience preferred

• Work Environment & Schedule:
  • Flexible availability is required based on business needs, including working various weekdays and limited weekend hours.
  • 40-hour work week, generally 10-hour shifts, four days per week in a retail furniture showroom/ warehouse environment
  • Requires daily travel to showrooms, including showroom openings and occasional overnight stays.
  • 100% of Travel

• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to consistently perform heavy lifting in excess of 75 lbs.
  • Ability to bend, push, pull and be on feet for long periods of time.
  • Working at high heights - carry and be on the highest step of a 15ft ladder
  • Moderate knowledge of and ability to use tools is required.
  • Required to operate company vehicles in a safe manner and properly represent CITY Furniture.

• Technology Requirements:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
  • Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  • General PC
  • Apple iPad

• Certifications / Licenses
  • Valid Driver’s License required

What Benefits You’ll Receive…

• Competitive and Transparent Compensation
• Visibility into all Associate-level pay ranges within your department
• Opportunity for performance-based and profit sharing bonuses
• Associate Well-being
• Workforce and Demand Planning for Leveled Workload
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental leave
• Opportunity for Flexible Work Environment and Schedule (varies by department and role)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Health Benefits
• Free virtual healthcare services (for Associates enrolled in our medical plans)
• Medical options include Employer-funded HSA options
• Vision to support your eye health and well-being
• 100% Employer-paid Dental option available to all Associate
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & Disability Insurance 100% employer-sponsored options
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• Retirement Benefits
• 401(k) - once enrolled, Associates are 100% vested with discretionary Company Match
• Roth 401K Option
• Financial Wellness webinars
• Growth Opportunities
• 90% Promote from Within
• Access to various training for professional development
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) (varies by department)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• And so much more….

Are Your Excited?…

Here are your next steps:

• Apply
• Submit your application and resume
• Application Review
• A CITY Furniture Recruiter will carefully review your qualifications
• Virtual Interview
• Complete your short video interview with our AI Virtual Assistant, Zara
• Recruiter Review
• Your interview will be reviewed by a recruiter
• Recruiter Follow up
• A recruiter will contact you by phone to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Meet with the hiring manager for an in-person interview

CITY Furniture, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. At CITY Furniture, Inc. we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and a valued member of the team.