Darvin Furniture and Mattress
Visual Display Merchandiser
Full Time • Orland Park
Benefits:
- Employee Owned
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Stock options plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Visual Display Merchandiser
Darvin is Chicagoland's largest furniture & mattress store and with more than 105 years in business, it offers a very secure foundation for all of its employees. A Top-100 furniture retailer in the U.S., Darvin is an Employee-Owned company where team members enjoy an active role in the business' ongoing success. If this kind of return on your career investment sounds interesting, then you are the perfect fit for our Visual Display Department.
This is an amazing entry level opportunity to start building your career in visual merchandising using your design education in our beautiful showroom that features the latest furniture trends. We carry something for everyone!
Entry Level Visual Merchandiser– Full Time - Hours Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00 pm
Qualifications
· Retail Interior design or display background experience preferred.
· Must have an eye for style, merchandise presentation and the ability to set up and maintain inspirational displays within our 220,000 sq. ft furniture showroom.
· Knowledge of design trends, colors and design concepts within the furniture industry.
· Ability to work as part of a team as well independently and communicate product or layout issues and suggest resolutions as the situation requires.
· Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Capacity for continuous physical effort and the ability to lift over 35lbs as well as bending, reaching and climbing ladders.
· Must have general computer knowledge.
· High level of accountability and initiative: regular attendance is required.
Responsibilities
v Take direction from the Visual Merchandising Manager on all visual presentation needs.
v Perform daily showroom floor walks to straighten the vignettes, maintain store displays and furniture to promote the look of the store.
v Work closely with the Warehouse, Merchandising and Marketing teams.
v Assist with in-house photo shoots, including selection of accessories, placement, and set up/tear down of room scenes.
v Execute daily department maintenance tasks, including price mark downs, tagging/felt dotting of new accessories and placement of new product.
v Reconciling accessory receiving issues and maintaining inventory control.
v Provide support to additional departments as needed.
If you share our values and possess the minimum experience, please apply today. We offer an enthusiastic work environment, career advancement opportunities, and an exceptional benefits package that includes:
· Salary starting at $17 per hour
· Stock ownership
· Excellent benefits package for full-time associates that includes:
· Outstanding medical, vision, and dental insurance
· Disability and life insurance at no cost
· Wellness Program at no cost
· 401(k) retirement plan with company match
· Paid vacations and personal days
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for family at no cost
· Flexible Spending Accounts, and more
· Liberal merchandise discounts
Don’t miss an opportunity to begin your career with an iconic Chicagoland business. Apply online, or in person at:
DARVIN FURNITURE
15400 S. LaGrange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
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