About the Role
The Regional Visual Merchandiser (RVM) is responsible for showroom resets, new openings, gallery installations, and market events involving the installation of lighting fixtures that follow a planogram. The RVM will lead a team of installers and electricians to support these activities in approximately 10-15 locations.
Responsibilities
- Follow planogram directives and senior leadership direction to ensure new product is installed per company visual merchandising (VM) guidelines.
- Review and remove discontinued product, assisting if necessary.
- Patch and paint millwork to prepare showrooms for new product installation.
- Check incoming shipments to ensure accurate fixtures were sent.
- Partner with the VM team to replace or refixture missing items.
- Plan and lead a team of 3rd party electricians, installers, and contractors for fixture installation per planogram.
- Develop a regional team of 3rd party installers to support a region of stores.
- Install vinyl text and/or logos associated with selected product or designers.
- Partner with VM leadership to install fixtures according to new creative guidelines that differ from the planogram.
- Complete project merchandising within established timeline expectations.
- Review and complete a deficiency list (punchlist) for all showroom resets and openings.
- Shadow other RVMs and VM Directors to stay abreast of evolving brand merchandising guidelines.
- Partner with other RVMs to assist in larger projects such as large stores or market showrooms.
- Partner with Regional Operations Managers to ensure projects are running smoothly.
- Maintain good working harmony with all showroom employees and regional teams.
- Assist showrooms with returning unused fixtures.
- Update the planogram in InDesign based on how the space was merchandised upon project completion.
- Book travel in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Submit expense reports for travels in a timely fashion.
- Perform additional tasks and new responsibilities as requested.
- Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
- Exhibit and adhere to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.
Requirements
- 5 years experience in Visual Merchandising required.
- Multi-store experience required.
- Ability to read construction/layout diagrams required.
- Must demonstrate maturity in judgement, commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- No employment-based immigration sponsorship offered.
Skills
- Visual Merchandising
- Interior design
- Home furnishings
- Lighting industry
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Ability to safely use small hand tools, light duty power tools, and other electrical equipment
- Comfortability with electrical wiring
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years experience in Visual Merchandising
Education Level
- BA degree preferred, or equivalent working experience
Salary/Compensations
- $108,000 - $111,000
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, work schedule varies with the needs of the business; 75% travel required
- Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
- Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
- Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
- Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
About the Company
- Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world.
- We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
- We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
