Visual Merchandising Manager Job at Ardmore Home Design, Inc. in California

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast‑paced, founder‑led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home décor globally to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Burton James (seating home furnishing). About the role AHD is growing and we are looking for an energetic and motivated Visual Merchandising Manager to join our team! This Visual Merchandising Manager will be responsible for planning, executing and maintaining visual standards and corporate direction relating to brand presentation for showrooms and tradeshows. A background in the home furnishings industry, with a strong emphasis on planning & allocation, fixture development, merchandising and managing the setup of tradeshows and/or showrooms is beneficial. The ability to travel 60% of the year is required. Responsibilities Maintain, analyze product and create seasonal 3D floor plans for showrooms in designated market/s; partner with showroom manager weekly to assess needs based on selling Layout multiple product SKUs in 3D model prior to tradeshow or showroom setup; execute a visual layout based on available SKUs and SKUs arriving in tradeshow or showroom Analyze product sales data to feature best‑selling products and determine which products to add or remove from showroom/tradeshow inventory Partner with Visual Director and Director of Construction and Design to elevate brand presentations in designated markets Contribute and design new merchandising strategies seasonally with a brand specific focus Develop, design and source displays and fixture packages when applicable Contribute monthly with inspiration/ideas in trends, design and display Orchestrate the management and coordination of labor and freight for showrooms and tradeshows as related to visual presentation Work with Visual and Marketing teams to order graphics, logos or other collateral as necessary; ability to size logos, photos, interface with printers or outside graphics companies Travel as needed for tradeshow and showroom setups; 60% of the year Required Skills Experience working for a luxury brand, preferably in home furnishings Strong working knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Suite Pro‑active; able to figure things out with little direction Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills Able to multi‑task and make decisions quickly Works effectively in high pressure situations Ability to think ahead and anticipate future needs independently Global thinker and problem solver; able to make split decisions with little information on hand Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of management and staff Able to manage vendors and resources Ability to work nights and weekends as needed Benefits Medical Vision 401(k) Retirement with up to 6% employer contributions Paid Vacation Time Paid Holidays No weekends and for wholesale distribution business (no manufacturing) Relaxed and collaborative work environment Up to 6% 401k employer contributions Amazing benefits and wellness programs Training and career development opportunities Compensation Starting annual salary: $75,000-85,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Product Management, Design, and Project Management #J-18808-Ljbffr