Furnitureland South, Inc
Sales Recruiter at Furnitureland South, Inc
Job purpose
The role of the Designer is to create high-level visual displays in retail galleries and public spaces at Furnitureland South through the design and merchandising of furniture and home accents. This individual will be extremely creative and should be excited by following fashion trends in retail and home furnishings. The Designer may also be called on to assist in the development of strategic direction for new merchandising initiatives and to communicate with and inspire an accompanying team to deliver this vision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Plan gallery design concepts by studying manufacturers and product lines as assigned
Provide for the upkeep of retail galleries by planning for space, transferring floor merchandise in and out of the gallery and accessorizing
Regularly meet and collaborate with Buyers on product selection for galleries
Select furniture, accessories, rugs, paint, wallpaper and other finishes for the galleries and existing areas
Work with accessory and accent category buyers to select product for galleries
Attend High Point furniture markets with Buyers and assist with new trends
Meets with buyers and manufacturer representatives to discuss new and discontinued inventory on the floor
Coordinate furniture repairs and lighting needs with appropriate departments
Assist Sales and Design Consultants as well as customers with decorating ideas
Maintain inventory standards through scanning product and participating in cycle scans and annual inventory
Coordinate floor technician assistance via work requests
Help maintain staging areas, tools and design carts
Work on special projects and FLS events as needed
Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Interior Design or related, and three to five years of experience in the furniture industry, or an associate degree and five to seven years of experience in the furniture industry or any similar combination of education and experience. Knowledge of home furnishing brands is required.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
Five years’ experience in merchandising in furniture or closely related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working conditions
This job is an onsite position and operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. This is an onsite position.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. This individual would require extended periods of standing and/or walking.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Product Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Retail and Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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The role of the Designer is to create high-level visual displays in retail galleries and public spaces at Furnitureland South through the design and merchandising of furniture and home accents. This individual will be extremely creative and should be excited by following fashion trends in retail and home furnishings. The Designer may also be called on to assist in the development of strategic direction for new merchandising initiatives and to communicate with and inspire an accompanying team to deliver this vision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Plan gallery design concepts by studying manufacturers and product lines as assigned
Provide for the upkeep of retail galleries by planning for space, transferring floor merchandise in and out of the gallery and accessorizing
Regularly meet and collaborate with Buyers on product selection for galleries
Select furniture, accessories, rugs, paint, wallpaper and other finishes for the galleries and existing areas
Work with accessory and accent category buyers to select product for galleries
Attend High Point furniture markets with Buyers and assist with new trends
Meets with buyers and manufacturer representatives to discuss new and discontinued inventory on the floor
Coordinate furniture repairs and lighting needs with appropriate departments
Assist Sales and Design Consultants as well as customers with decorating ideas
Maintain inventory standards through scanning product and participating in cycle scans and annual inventory
Coordinate floor technician assistance via work requests
Help maintain staging areas, tools and design carts
Work on special projects and FLS events as needed
Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Interior Design or related, and three to five years of experience in the furniture industry, or an associate degree and five to seven years of experience in the furniture industry or any similar combination of education and experience. Knowledge of home furnishing brands is required.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
Five years’ experience in merchandising in furniture or closely related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working conditions
This job is an onsite position and operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. This is an onsite position.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. This individual would require extended periods of standing and/or walking.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Product Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Retail and Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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