Broad River Retail is hiring: Visual Impact Manager in Spartanburg

Overview

Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of ‘Furnishing Life’s Best Memories’. At Broad River, employees are called “Memory Makers.” We train and develop our teams to provide a premier customer experience and to drive growth as the largest and fastest growing Ashley licensee in the U.S. and a recipient of Top Places to Work in our industry.

Role title: Visual Impact Manager

Role

Showroom Designer – Visual Impact team. This role creates visually engaging store displays and interior layouts while maintaining brand standards and strategy. Under the guidance of Visual Leadership, the designer uses creative skills to design and present merchandise to enhance the overall shopping experience.

Day in the Life as this Memory Maker

• Implement visual merchandising strategy to achieve sales and financial goals.
• Execute store displays under Visual Leadership, coordinating furniture, lighting, and seasonal transitions.
• Regularly remerchandise displays, signage, and POS to maximize product sell-through.
• Complete floor moves and adjustments based on layout plans; communicate with Visual management on sold items.
• Review clearance/discontinued reports. Re-price clearance accessory products. Effectively display clearance products.
• Unbox and tag merchandise, place in showroom, and assist with bi-annual inventory.
• Stay informed on product knowledge, promotions, and trends.
• Mentor staff on merchandising basics and involve them in store visual upkeep.
• Coordinate with store manager on visual needs, incoming products, and POS materials.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Improve the guest experience by creating exciting visual displays with furniture placement, color and lifestyle stories.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Minimum 2 years of experience in visual merchandising, space planning and/or retail furniture, or an associate’s degree in a related field.
• As a Multi-Unit Leader, reliable transportation is required to travel within the designated area (2 locations) and support other Designers when needed and travel for quarterly training, store openings, etc.
• Ability to create and maintain consistent visual and merchandise presentations within their area of responsibility in accordance with the company standards manuals.
• Follow verbal and written directions from the Regional Visual Merchandiser with minimal supervision.
• Work independently with a strong work ethic, professional presentation, excellent communication, and solid customer service.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Workplace Environment

• Ability to lift and move furniture (50 lbs or more) and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, lifting, climbing, using a ladder, etc.).
• 50% of time spent in the warehouse assisting with accessory assembly.
• 50% of time spent on the showroom floor performing design work (hanging wall art, merchandising, designing rooms, etc.).

Memory Maker Perks & Benefits

• This role is a temp to hire position.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options after conversion.
• Paid time off and 401K matching contribution after conversion.
• Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations after conversion.
• Internal opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our Commitment to You

Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we believe our work is at its best when everyone can be their most authentic self.