Ashley Global Retail · 2 days ago
Director of Visual Merchandising
Detroit Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expAshley Global Retail is America's largest furniture manufacturer and a global retail leader, dedicated to delivering quality home furnishings. The Director of Visual Merchandising will lead the visual merchandising strategy, execution, and training across store locations, ensuring consistency and excellence in visual presentation.
E-CommerceFurnitureLifestyleRetail
Hiring Manager
Maria Campbell
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading all aspects of Visual Merchandising including strategy identification & implementation
Execution of Visual Merchandising programs, communication and visual training
Creates visual direction, standards and processes for implementation at multiple store units in different markets
Create, manage and implement the company’s visual merchandising strategy, including all visual concepts, projects, standards, signage, and floor and fixture plans
Lead and execute communication of merchandising strategies and initiatives to the field and across departments
Demonstrate a strong ability to accomplish initiatives while working with cross-functional teams
Regularly visit stores to ensure proper implementation of merchandising directive
Responsible for developing overall store design and floor plans for new and remodeled stores
Train and develop direct reports on leadership skills and best practices to ensure task execution
Outstanding organizational, leadership and project management skills
KPIs: Store Grades, Dollars per Square Foot to Budget, Labor Budget, Merchandising Supply Budget, Cap Ex Project Budget
Maintain reliable attendance
Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested
Qualification
Required
Some college work in area of relevance, BA or BS preferred
8+ years of experience furniture and/or accessory merchandising
Proven ability to develop direct and indirect reports and manage their performance
Extensive background creating and implementing visual merchandising direction and processes
Superior organizational skills and ability to work long hours
Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Excellent skills in all PC/Office/applications
Company
Ashley Global Retail
Who We Are: Ashley is the largest furniture store brand in North America—a distinction we’ve held since 2005.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caitlin Carnahan
Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships
Christopher Wantlin
Chief Retail Officer
Recent News
Furniture Today
2025-04-15
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