Visual Merchandise Manager Job at Living Spaces Furniture in Monrovia
Living Spaces Furniture, Monrovia, CA, United States
Position Summary
The Visual Merchandising Manager drives visual merchandising and warehouse logistics strategy, exceeding expectations in logistics, merchandising, and visual styling. This role involves leading and developing the merchandising team to ensure top standards of visual presentation and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include optimizing staffing and scheduling, overseeing training programs, and maintaining lean inventory operations. The Visual Merchandising Manager collaborates with stakeholders to enhance store performance and guest engagement, ensuring the store is always “Grand Opening Ready.”
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Staffing and Scheduling
Ensure the merchandising team is fully staffed with qualified individuals to meet standard work expectations. Optimize team productivity and efficiency through effective scheduling.
Training
Oversee the training of all merchandising team members, ensuring they can effectively execute company expectations. This includes:
Coaching and one‑on‑one training methods
Onboarding training
Showroom packet (Map) execution
Style guide, assortment deck, and visual brief execution
Standard work execution
Logistics functions
Leadership skill development
Store Experience
Ensure the store is “Grand Opening Ready” by managing all aspects of merchandising, visual presentation, and labeling. Validate the completion and execution of Sales Merchandising Fundamentals.
Guest Engagement
Train merchandising team members on the selling model to ensure they engage guests effectively throughout the store.
Logistics and Warehouse
Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize inventory adjustment losses. Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient operating environment.
Assessment
Conduct monthly standard work evaluations to assess performance and identify execution gaps.
Performance Management
Address performance gaps through effective management and business planning, focusing on:
People: Document the growth and development of the merchandising team based on behaviors.
Talent development: Index talent and develop leadership skills within the team.
Process improvement: Track and improve standard work inconsistencies and opportunities.
Team Leadership
Build and lead the merchandising team to achieve goals and complete tasks, motivating them to excel.
Partnerships
Foster productive working relationships with:
General Manager
Business Managers
Allocations Team
Merchandising Team
Vendors
Retail Visual and Logistic Manager
Retail Support Team members
Distribution and Cross Docks
Inventory and Asset Protection Team
IT Department
SOP Compliance
Adhere to all company standard operating policies and procedures.
Guest Service
Engage with guests throughout the store, provide sales assistance, and uphold a high standard of guest service to ensure an exceptional experience.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from a four‑year college in business, design, retail management, sales, merchandising, or related field preferred. Five years of experience in a direct customer‑interactive environment required; high volume. Three years of management experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Position Hiring Range
The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant’s education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $74,000.00 - $98,800.00. Overtime pay is available for eligible, non‑exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI’s.
Medical (full‑time only)
Dental (full‑time only)
Vision (full‑time only)
401(k) with Company match (full and part‑time)
Vacation (full‑time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
Paid Sick Leave (full and part‑time)
Flex or Health Spending Account (eligible full‑time only)
Employee Assistance Program (full and part‑time)
Holiday pay (full‑time only)
Life insurance (full‑time only)
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
E-Verify
Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly‑hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
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The Visual Merchandising Manager drives visual merchandising and warehouse logistics strategy, exceeding expectations in logistics, merchandising, and visual styling. This role involves leading and developing the merchandising team to ensure top standards of visual presentation and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include optimizing staffing and scheduling, overseeing training programs, and maintaining lean inventory operations. The Visual Merchandising Manager collaborates with stakeholders to enhance store performance and guest engagement, ensuring the store is always “Grand Opening Ready.”
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Staffing and Scheduling
Ensure the merchandising team is fully staffed with qualified individuals to meet standard work expectations. Optimize team productivity and efficiency through effective scheduling.
Training
Oversee the training of all merchandising team members, ensuring they can effectively execute company expectations. This includes:
Coaching and one‑on‑one training methods
Onboarding training
Showroom packet (Map) execution
Style guide, assortment deck, and visual brief execution
Standard work execution
Logistics functions
Leadership skill development
Store Experience
Ensure the store is “Grand Opening Ready” by managing all aspects of merchandising, visual presentation, and labeling. Validate the completion and execution of Sales Merchandising Fundamentals.
Guest Engagement
Train merchandising team members on the selling model to ensure they engage guests effectively throughout the store.
Logistics and Warehouse
Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize inventory adjustment losses. Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient operating environment.
Assessment
Conduct monthly standard work evaluations to assess performance and identify execution gaps.
Performance Management
Address performance gaps through effective management and business planning, focusing on:
People: Document the growth and development of the merchandising team based on behaviors.
Talent development: Index talent and develop leadership skills within the team.
Process improvement: Track and improve standard work inconsistencies and opportunities.
Team Leadership
Build and lead the merchandising team to achieve goals and complete tasks, motivating them to excel.
Partnerships
Foster productive working relationships with:
General Manager
Business Managers
Allocations Team
Merchandising Team
Vendors
Retail Visual and Logistic Manager
Retail Support Team members
Distribution and Cross Docks
Inventory and Asset Protection Team
IT Department
SOP Compliance
Adhere to all company standard operating policies and procedures.
Guest Service
Engage with guests throughout the store, provide sales assistance, and uphold a high standard of guest service to ensure an exceptional experience.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from a four‑year college in business, design, retail management, sales, merchandising, or related field preferred. Five years of experience in a direct customer‑interactive environment required; high volume. Three years of management experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Position Hiring Range
The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant’s education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $74,000.00 - $98,800.00. Overtime pay is available for eligible, non‑exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI’s.
Medical (full‑time only)
Dental (full‑time only)
Vision (full‑time only)
401(k) with Company match (full and part‑time)
Vacation (full‑time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
Paid Sick Leave (full and part‑time)
Flex or Health Spending Account (eligible full‑time only)
Employee Assistance Program (full and part‑time)
Holiday pay (full‑time only)
Life insurance (full‑time only)
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
E-Verify
Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly‑hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
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