TRAVELING SHOWROOM STAGING ASSOCIATE - TAMARAC

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY Furniture and Ashley HomeStore 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. Click Here to watch our Company video!  

Our Vision is to be the ultimate furniture and mattress 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 value, in an exciting and fun environment.

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

What Benefits You’ll Receive… 

• 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
• On-Site Health & Wellness Clinic (Tamarac & Plant City)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Flexible Environment
• 95% Promote from Within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• And so much more….

What This Role Is…

As a Visual Merchandising Operations Associate the primary function of this position is to execute showroom optimizations and remerchandising projects. The Visual Merchandising Operations Associate will work as part of a project team to implement floor display layout changes and product moves based on Merchandising and Visual direction, leaving all showrooms looking exceptional and set to our high company standards. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Visual Merchandising Department at CITY Furniture.

Position Title: Visual Merchandising Operations Associate

Reports To: Visual Merchandising Project Manager

Location: Various

Department/Sub-Department: Merchandising/Visuals

What You’ll Do…

As a Visual Merchandising Operations Associate your primary responsibilities will be:

• Merchandising – Executes the merchandising of showroom projects and new showroom openings, including proper installation of all product categories to include rugs, lamps, chandeliers, power motion and electronics. Helps receive, open & place inventory RFID tags on home accent products.  Reviews displays for optimal set-up including layout, signage, accents, cleanliness, and lighting. Responsible for hanging, wiring and removing Chandeliers for display in showroom. 
• Safety – Ensures all product in the showroom are set up in a safe manner for all customers and associates. Ensures safety standards are adhered to when setting product on the floor. Checks product for functionality, potential safety hazards and corrects, including rugs, motion upholstery, and umbrellas. Always maintains good safety practices when physically moving, hanging and setting up product in showrooms. 

Additional duties and responsibilities as a Visual Merchandising Operations Associate:

• Maintenance – Responsible for the cleanliness of the warehouse area during showroom projects, including but not limited to sweeping, sorting recyclable product packaging, properly storing supplies and inventory and keeping areas neat, clean, and organized. Helps protect and maintain project team tools, equipment and ensures appropriate stock of supplies are present to successfully complete projects. Facilitates light construction during remodels to include drywall work, painting. 
• Team Involvement – Collaborates and works well with Associates to ensure the success of the organization. Works with showroom management to accomplish objectives.  Helps Associates or Guests with product pulls or installation questions as needed to help provide World Class Service. 

What We’re Looking For…

• Competencies and Job Specific Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Creative Design and Implementation
  • Customer Orientation
  • Proactivity
  • Effective Communication – Verbal & Written
  • Identifying and Solving Problems

What’s Required…

• Education & Work Experience:
  • High School Diploma preferred.
  • One to five years of Operations and/or Maintenance experience within this type of environment
• Work Environment & Schedule:
  • Tuesday – Friday; flexible availability is required based on business needs, including working various weekdays and limited weekend hours.
  • 40-hour work week; generally, 10-hour shifts, 4-day work week, starting at 6:30 AM
  • 100% travel – daily travel to showrooms, including showroom openings and frequent overnight stays.
  • Retail furniture showroom/warehouse environment
• Physical Requirements:
  • Physical demands include consistent heavy lifting of more than 75 lbs., and the ability to bend, push, pull and be on feet for long periods of time.
  • This position will be required to carry and be on the highest step of a 15ft ladder, therefore, must not be afraid of heights.
  • Moderate knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools (i.e. screwdriver, pliers, Allen wrench, hammer, drill)
  • Basic wiring experience preferred.
  • This position is required to operate company vehicles in a safe manner and properly represent City Furniture. 
• Technology Requirements:
  • General PC
  • Microsoft Outlook and email management
  • Apple iPad
• Certifications / Licenses
  • Valid Florida Driver License required.

CITY Furniture, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. At CITY Furniture, Inc. we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and a valued member of the team.