Visual Merchandise Manager Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

Who we are:

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.

The Regional Visual Merchandiser (RVM) is responsible for showroom resets, new openings, gallery installations, and market events involving the installation of lighting fixtures that follow a planogram provided by other team members. The RVM will lead a team of installers and electricians to support these activities in approximately 10-15 locations.

Visual Comfort Offers:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, work schedule varies with the needs of the business; 75% travel required
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

How success is defined:

• Follow planogram directives along with additional direction from senior leadership to ensure all new product is installed per company visual merchandising (VM) guidelines.
• Review discontinued product was removed properly at the beginning of each project and assist with additional removal if discontinued goods remain.
• Patch and paint millwork to prepare the showroom for the installation of new product.
• Check incoming shipments to ensure that accurate fixtures were sent from the distribution centers and 3PL centers.
• Partner with the VM team to replace or refixture any missing items.
• Plan and lead a team of 3rd party electricians, installers, and contractors to support the installation of all fixtures per planogram.
• Develop a regional team of 3rd party installers whose ongoing work with Visual Comfort will support a region of stores.
• Install vinyl text and/or logos associated with selected product or designers.
• Partner with the Senior Director VM & Director of VM to install fixtures according to any new creative guidelines that differ from the planogram.
• Complete project merchandising within established timeline expectations.
• Review and complete a deficiency list (punchlist) for all showroom resets and openings.
• Shadow other RVMs and VM Directors to stay abreast of ever-evolving brand merchandising guidelines.
• Partner with other RVMs to assist in larger projects such as large stores or market showrooms.
• Partner with Regional Operations Managers to ensure projects are running smoothly.
• Maintain good working harmony with all showroom employees and regional teams.
• Assist showrooms with returning fixtures that were not used during projects.
• Close out each project by updating the planogram in InDesign based on how the space was merchandised.
• Book travel in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Submit expense reports for travels in a timely fashion.
• Perform additional tasks and new responsibilities as requested.
• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems. 
• Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.

What you will bring:

• 5 years experience in Visual Merchandising required.
• Experience in interior design, home furnishings, or lighting industry preferred.
• Multi-store experience required.
• BA degree preferred, or equivalent working experience.
• Ability to read construction/layout diagrams required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to safely use small hand tools, light duty power tools, and other electrical equipment.
• Comfortability with electrical wiring.
• Must demonstrate maturity in judgement, commitment, dependability, punctuality, and   adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation Range: $107,000 - $114,000

Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location

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