Interior Designer; Furniture at Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC dba Ashley Dearborn, MI

INTERIOR DESIGNER (FURNITURE)

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Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC dba Ashley, Dearborn, MI. This role is an immediate opening for a Visual Presentation Manager at Ashley Home Store, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America.

The ideal candidate will create and maintain an engaging store environment that highlights floor plans and furniture to maximize product sales. Responsibilities include the overall store aesthetic, displays, vignettes, product receiving, replenishment, rotation and cleanliness.

Salary: $18.54 hourly plus monthly bonuses

• NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY**
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
• 401k Plan
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
• Potential Bonus Opportunity

• Ensure that all merchandise is on the sales floor and displayed according to the merchandising plan developed by corporate.
• Manage and train the following operational duties: accessory receiving, informational POP tagging and promotional POP execution, placement of price tags and spotlight placement.
• Ensure that all merchandise (new and clearance) is priced correctly when displayed, making all changes to price in a timely manner when necessary.
• Maintain store floor plan to match AutoCAD produced by corporate.
• Partner with Category Business Managers on transferring/flooring orphan product.
• Audit IOWN form and input data.
• Use an understanding of color coordination, visual balance and interior design to develop attractive and innovative displays to maintain the showroom to the highest standard.
• Partner with RVPM in all creative elements within the store environment including painting and interior design elements.
• Ensure floor merchandise condition is being maintained/repaired to showroom quality.
• Ensure any non-clearance floor merchandise sold from the floor is re-ordered & replaced.
• Ensure store warehouse is organized according to plan and kept clear of clutter.
• Oversee and participate (if needed) in cleaning of front entrance, restrooms, and backrooms.
• Organize and keep clear channels of communication within the organization and with your superiors.
• Hire, develop and manage Floor Support.
• Participate in Inventory Audit twice a year.
• Undertake and complete other work‑related responsibilities as assigned by Manager.
• Monitor consistency and execution of visual presentation directives, signage and merchandising standards.
• Ongoing reinforcement and communication of visual presentation standards.
• Participate in monthly design challenge.
• Satisfactory driving record is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School/GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design/business preferred.
• 3 years of experience in retail home furnishings or interior design.
• Project Management.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Time Management.
• Attendance and Punctuality.

Ashley Home Store is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley Home Store does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status.