Showroom Staging Associate - Sarasota

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY Furniture and Ashley Home Store showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY Furniture continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY Furniture, you become part of a family‑spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY Furniture team is excited about the future.

Join our fun, family‑spirited team to build a long‑lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates.

Our Vision is to be the ultimate home store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values:
Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back

• Competitive, Transparent Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Flexible Environment
• 90% Promote from Within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• And so much more…

As a Showroom Staging Associate, the primary function of this position is supporting the Visual Merchandising team by assisting with product merchandising and maintaining the overall appearance of the showroom. You will work closely with the Visual Merchandising Coordinators (VMCs) to implement product layout changes and execute visual displays according to Merchandise Planning & Visual directives. You’ll also ensure the exterior of the showroom and warehouse are clean and well‑maintained, addressing daily maintenance and safety needs.

The role involves physical activity, including heavy lifting and moving furniture and boxes. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Visual Merchandising department at CITY Furniture.

Position Title: Showroom Staging Associate

Reports To: Regional Visual Merchandising Supervisor (RVMS), Manager (RVMM), or Senior Manager (SVMM)

Location: SARASOTA, FL

Department/Sub‑Department: Merchandising/ Visual

Pay Rate: $18-19

• Showroom Product Merchandising – Assists with the transition and setup of products across all categories. Includes furniture, power motion upholstery, mattresses, rugs, lamps, chandeliers, and TVs/electronics. Participates in overall showroom merchandising, ensuring product displays meet company standards, ADA pathway guidelines, lighting, and safety. Executes changes to home accents on Strike Zones, Entry Strike Zones, Style Pods, and during holiday installations. Assists with marketing POP & signage, reacts to showroom audits, and ensures feedback is addressed promptly.
• Product Receiving & Tagging – Receives, opens, RFID tags, stages home accents, and checks in palletized products delivered to the showroom. Moves sold display products to the warehouse for pickup, as time permits.
• Upkeep Maintenance of Showroom Exterior & Warehouse – Performs daily sweep, removes trash, debris, and palm fronds. Maintains daily warehouse cleanliness: sweeping, sorting recyclable packaging, and keeping areas neat. Ensures showroom tools and equipment are present and maintained, assists with removal of damages after processing by Regional or TL.

• Upkeep the Maintenance of Product in the Showroom – Handles minor repairs and touch‑ups, checks product daily for hazards, cleans as needed, and responds to issues reported by Sales.
• Addressing Showroom Lighting & Chandeliers – Maintains track lighting, changes bulbs, directs lighting after product moves, and handles chandelier hanging, wiring, and cleaning.
• Inventory Control – Owns inventory control and RFID tagging process, counts received items, works with Delivery Technicians, reviews variances, and reconciles.
• Adheres to all assigned Standard Work and Role and Responsibilities…