Visual Merchandiser - Washington Job at La-Z-Boy Incorporated in Seattle

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT!

Job Summary

This role is responsible for executing visual merchandising strategies across multiple store locations to enhance customer shopping experience and drive sales. This includes overseeing product placement, replenishment, and inventory flow, while ensuring that all displays are visually appealing and consistent with company standards. The role also involves analyzing market trends, collaborating with sales teams, and facilitating new store openings, remodels, and visual enhancements according to the creative directive.

Role will be responsible for the in-store visual merchandising for 6 stores in the Seattle/Tacoma region as well as 3 stores in more remote markets of Bellingham, Spokane and Richland. Role is hybrid with 1 office day and 4 days in the stores including travel to remote markets.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (including other duties as assigned):

• Implement in-store visual presentations that align with brand standards and manage merchandise transfers between stores and distribution centers.
• Oversee clearance and floor inventory levels in collaboration with the Market Sales Manager on store needs.
• Execute regular floor moves for furniture and seasonal displays, ensuring timely and efficient execution of visual merchandising directives.
• Serve as the primary contact for store merchandising initiatives, ensuring clear communication and effective implementation.
• Ensure visual displays are maintained in a clean, safe, and attractive condition, adhering to safety standards.
• Collaborate with store teams to maintain high merchandising standards and solve any issues that arise during implementation.
• Lead and assist with new store openings, remodels, visual enhancements, acquisitions, and store closings, and high impact sales events, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Train store teams on recovery plans and best practices for maintaining displays

Scope & Impact

The Visual Merchandiser strives to enhance customer experience and sales growth by implementing brand-aligned visual presentations for their assigned 5-10 stores (9,000 to 18,000 sq ft each). By fostering communication between store employees, Regional Leads, and Market Sales Managers, this role will also manage merchandise transfers and inventory levels necessary to meet established visual standards

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, with 0-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Up to 30% Travel

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to self-manage a work schedule and effective time management
• Local to the Seattle/Tacoma area

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to or over 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing, and listening
• Often required to sit, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, balance, reach overhead, pull, and push
• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Ability to pass background and drug screen

Compensation Rate: $77,968.80 as required by the State of Washington

Additional Job Description

Weekly Hours: 40

Base Compensation Range: $56,200 - $84,900

Benefits For Employees In The US

Benefit offerings to employee and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time

More information can be found via: 2025 La-Z-Boy Benefits Overview

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Industries
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at La-Z-Boy Incorporated by 2x

Get notified about new Visual Merchandiser jobs in Seattle, WA.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.