Part-Time Visual Merchandising Associate

Visual Merchandising Associate (PartTime) Wayfair Branded Stores

Location: 3232 Lake Ave. Wilmette IL 60091

The pay rate of this position is $17.00/hr however base pay offered may vary depending on location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience.

Brief Overview of Position

Wayfairs Physical Retail team is reinventing the shopping experience for Home curating our portfolio of furniture decor housewares and home improvement categories into one store come be a part of it! The Visual Associate role is responsible for the daily maintenance of all instore Visual Merchandising initiatives (e.g. Presentation Marketing/Signage Merchandise Flow Visual Operations) as we bring the instore experience for the Wayfair brand to life. We are seeking an individual with strong organizational multitasking and timemanagement skills with great attention to detail while ensuring instore presentations align with the seasonal strategy for the Wayfair organization. This position will play a significant role in helping build and shape the internal Visual Merchandising team structure and of processes for all future Wayfair stores. This position will report directly to the Visual Merchandising Manager.

Essential Functions

• Assist with Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets product replenishment signage/marketing and maintaining company visual standards (including folding & steaming textiles bed making and basic cleanliness tasks as needed).
• Ensure store presentations are as close to the directive as possible.
• Use of company provided technology related to Visual Merchandising and Store Operations.
• Provide an authentic and friendly customer experience that exemplifies Wayfairs commitment to relentless customer focus.
• Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliver Wayfair standards on a daily basis.
• Assist all customers in store by providing helpful information guidance and support in sales transactions.
• Assist with replenishment efforts in store to address store instocks.

Experience Qualifications

• 13 years Visual retail experience specific to maintaining presentations and resetting departments. Required
• 13 years Customer experience in a retail setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of how to use technology and a willingness to learn new programs. (High Proficiency)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and some holidays. (High Proficiency)
• Capable of thriving in a fastpaced environment while demonstrating professional maturity. (Medium Proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position Constantly
• Move/Traverse Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated Rarely
• Transport/Lifting Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying Occasionally 50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing Occasionally 50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pulling Occasionally 50lbs)
• Ascend/Descend Occasionally 50lbs)
• Balancing Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Communicate/Talking Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Coordination Frequently