Visual Merchandising Department Supervisor - Wayfair

Visual Merchandising Department Supervisor

Location: Houston, TX

Brief Overview of Position

Perigold, the destination for luxury home, is opening its first physical retail stores, first-of-their-kind luxury retail destinations of 20-30K square feet, with the best products in all styles and from across our catalog including furniture, decor, housewares, and home improvement categories.  Come be a part of it!  We are looking for a Senior Associate in Visual Merchandising who will be responsible for the execution of all in-store Visual Merchandising initiatives (e.g. Presentation, Marketing/Signage, Merchandise Flow, Visual Operations) as we bring the in-store experience for the Perigold brand to life.   This position will play a significant role in helping build and shape the internal Visual Merchandising team structure and execution of processes for all future Perigold stores. This position will report directly to the Assistant Store Manager, Guest Experience.  This may be the perfect role for you if you are a driven individual with a strong skill set in Visual Merchandising, interpreting floorsets and basic planogram directives, ensuring in-store presentations align with the seasonal strategy for the Perigold organization, communication, time-management, driving results with the ability to pivot based on business needs.

What you’ll do 

• Maintain luxury experience standards by supporting an authentic, inviting guest experience that exemplifies our commitment to customer satisfaction and passion for luxury design.
• Execute Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets, signage and marketing placement, lighting installations, maintaining brand visual standards, basic electrical wiring and wallpapering as needed.
• Attract, hire, coach, and retain top-performing talent for the Visual Merchandising team in alignment with business priorities and cultural norms.  
• Collaborate effectively with teammates in all departments to share knowledge regarding luxury Visual Merchandising standards and efficiencies, floorset execution, daily maintenance and adapting presentations based on sell-through and sales opportunities.
• Complete daily and weekly store walk-throughs to ensure all presentations meet Perigold luxury standards  and create a plan for addressing opportunities.
• Deliver results with agility and a sense of urgency when executing all Visual Merchandising tasks.
• Use good judgment when adapting the merchandising of presentations to support inventory replenishment and drive sales while aligning with seasonal strategies and Perigold standards.
• Bring a willingness to share ideas in order to innovate and improve Visual Merchandising and operational processes in all departments throughout the store.
• Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliver on Perigold standards on a daily basis.
• Relay guest and operational feedback to corporate office team in order to together identify opportunities to optimize floor plan / set.  
• Engage in a high energy, focused and dynamic work environment where there can be rapid changes in products, promotions and store operations.

• Perform key holder and Manager On Duty duties.  

What you’ll need

Experience

• 2-5 years Visual Merchandising experience in a retail setting. 
• 2-5 years Retail experience; preferably in a home or furnishings space. 
• 1-3 years Interior design, furniture or home goods experience preferred.  
• 1-3 years Reading, interpreting and executing a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram preferred.  

Skills and Abilities

• Passion for exceeding sales targets through Visual Merchandising. (High proficiency)
• Passion for operational excellence, great Customer Service and consistent efficiencies to meet company goals. (High proficiency)
• Track record of thriving in a fast paced and changing environment while demonstrating professional maturity. (Medium proficiency)
• Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills. (High proficiency)
• Technical acumen to learn necessary software; proficiency in Google Suites and/or Microsoft Office applications preferred. (Medium proficiency)
• Flexibility availability (including mornings, nights, weekends, some holidays).  (High proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Constantly • Move/Traverse - Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs) 
• Transport/Carrying - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Ascend/Descend - Occasionally (50lbs) 
• Balancing - Occasionally 
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently 
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently 
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently 
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally 
• Reaching - Occasionally 
• Handling - Frequently 
• Grasping - Frequently 
• Feeling - Frequently 
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly 
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly 
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently 
• Coordination - Frequently 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation for this role is a base of $23.00 per hour + substantial quarterly bonuses.
• Medical benefits, financial benefits, and a generous employee discount.

About Perigold

Perigold is the destination for luxury home. Established in 2017, Perigold offers an unmatched selection of the world’s best design brands, with unique pieces for every style and space. The brand offers the highest quality pieces for home, backed by a quality guarantee and expert concierge support. They also offer free white-glove delivery and 30-day returns on most items. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Perigold is part of the Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) brand portfolio. 

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