Torrance Showroom Visual Merchandising Specialist

: Torrance Visual Merchandising Specialist Non-Exempt Hourly Location: Torrance, CA Starting Pay: $18-22 based on experience Pay Range: $18.00-$26.00 Based on Experience JOB SUMMARY: Ensure that the store floors are in optimal condition regarding floor layout, accent placement, condition of the spaces, putting out all new merchandise with proper tagging, and proper tracking of all inventory. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design rooms with accents to optimize appeal.
• Space planning and furniture placement.
• Must have good eye for design and space.
• Physical requirements include ability to hang pictures, lay rugs, and place accessories on the showroom floor.
• This position requires someone who is proactive and energetic.

Daily routine:

• Walk entire floor with your assistant and a notepad, and make notes for each and every department.
• Identify any layout issues (e.g., new sets, cramped, area, merchandise holes on the floor, styles not cohesive).
• Identify any accessory needs (holes in the walls, messy table tops, missing rugs or tags).
• Open, tag and place new merchandise on the floor as soon as possible. Place new merchandise in high profile areas.
• Make sure Group Line Up is accurate.
• Continuously make IST's for lamps as stocks deplete.

Details and guidelines:

• Ensure that all tags on art are placed in lower, right hand corner, seams on lamp shades are facing the back, tags are hanging in front of shade, lamps contain light bulbs whenever possible, and unused cards are neatly wrapped.
• Ensure rug tags (large furniture tags) are visible.
• Ensure empty bedding bags are placed under the mattress, not under the bed.
• Ensure warehouse back stock is limited to excess lamps, rugs, and bedding.
• Ensure all table tops and art are out on the floors.
• Keep back stock areas clean and well organized.
• Email inventory and dispose of damaged merchandise as quickly as possible.
• Keep daily/weekly goals written on white board to track projects and responsible person (merchandiser or assistant).

Special projects:

• There will consistently be special projects to help promote company objectives and achieve higher sales goals. Examples: cycles, seasonal displays, Feature of the Month, moving out old inventory.

Jerome's Furniture provides a team-orientated retail environment. We also offer a competitive benefit package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Employee Discount
• Employee Bail Out Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Minimum employment tenure required for some benefits. All Positions require the ability to Pass a Background Check, Pass a Pre-employment drug screening, Work Retail Hours including:

• Weekends
• Holidays

Starting pay $18-26 BOE Job Type: Full-time Required education: High school or equivalent