SHOWROOM STAGING ASSOCIATE - SARASOTA

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 home 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 values, 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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Flexible Environment
• 90% Promote from Within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• And so much more....

What This Role Is...

As a Showroom Staging Associate , the primary function of this position is supporting the Visual Merchandising team by assisting with product merchandising and maintaining the overall appearance of the showroom. You will work closely with the Visual Merchandising Coordinators (VMCs) to implement product layout changes and execute visual displays according to Merchandise Planning & Visual directives. You'll also ensure the exterior of the showroom and warehouse are clean and well-maintained, addressing daily maintenance and safety needs. Showroom Staging Associate will also assist with receiving weekly showroom deliveries, opening, and RFID tagging home accents, as well as inspecting showroom products for safety and physical condition, making necessary adjustments or repairs where possible. Your responsibilities will include managing showroom lighting, such as hanging chandeliers on a 12-foot ladder and maintaining track lighting. This role involves physical activity, including heavy lifting and moving furniture and boxes. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Visual Merchandising department at CITY Furniture.

Position Title: Showroom Staging Associate

Reports To: Regional Visual Merchandising Supervisor (RVMS), Manager (RVMM), or Senior Manager (SVMM)

Location: Sarasota

Department/Sub-Department: Merchandising/ Visual

Pay Rate : $18-19

What You'll Do...

As a Showroom Staging Associate your primary responsibilities will be:

• Showroom Product Merchandising - Assists with the transition and setup of products across all categories. This includes furniture, power motion upholstery, mattresses, rugs, lamps, chandeliers, and TVs/electronics. Participates in the overall showroom merchandising, including moving and placing products to create impactful displays. Ensures product displays meet company merchandising standards by checking product placement for optimal angles and layout, and that vignettes and displays adhere to density and ADA pathway guidelines, with additional attention to lighting. Safety standards are a top priority as products are set up, including securing electrical cords for motion upholstery, taping down rugs, stabilizing TV stand stacks, securing hanging chairs and umbrellas in the outdoor section & maintaining Rug Racks (in select showrooms). Executes changes to home accents on Strike Zones, Entry Strike Zones, Style Pods, and during holiday installations, including consolidating markdown accent categories. Assists with the installation of Marketing POP & signage for sales events or other promotional activities. Reacts to showroom audits (Visual, Marketing, Mattress, RFID, and Truck) and ensures that all feedback is addressed promptly.
• Product Receiving & Tagging - Receiving, opening, RFID tagging, and staging home accents, and assisting with the check-in of palletized products delivered to the showroom. Moving sold display products to the warehouse for customer or third-party pickup, as time permits.
• Upkeep Maintenance of Showroom Exterior & Warehouse - Maintains the showroom exterior by performing a daily sweep and removing any trash, debris & palm fronds as needed. Assists with removing rug tape stains from carpet after performing moves within showroom. Responsible for the daily cleanliness of the warehouse area and property, including but not limited to sweeping, sorting recyclable product packaging, and keeping areas neat, clean, and organized. Ensures showroom tools and equipment are always present & maintained with appropriate stock of warehouse supplies on hand. Assists with the removal of showroom damages after being processed by Regional or TL.

Additional duties and responsibilities as a Showroom Staging Associate:

• Upkeep the Maintenance of Product in the Showroom - Handles minor repairs and touch-ups on display product as necessary. Checks product throughout showroom daily for functionality, potential hazards and corrects as needed. Cleans showroom product when excessively dirty or as necessary. Reacts to showroom issues report from Sales department regarding issues with merchandise in showroom. Tightens Impact stands & LPG Signholders as needed throughout the showroom.
• Addressing Showroom Lighting & Chandeliers - Responsible for maintenance of all track lighting, including changing light bulbs as needed and on fixtures throughout the showroom under 16 feet. Re-directs lighting after any product moves to ensure proper lighting of product. Responsible for hanging, wiring and moving chandeliers for display in showroom. Ensures proper bulbs and hues are placed in chandeliers depending on environment. Completes cleaning of glass on chandeliers when hanging & as needed once hung. Assists with plugging in Lamps as needed.
• Inventory Control - Owns inventory control and RFID product tagging process, including physically counting all received plugs (Home Accents) & product, parts, supplies. Works with Delivery Technicians to ensure products are received in good condition and following one-piece flow philosophy. Reviews weekly inventory variances with Sales team and assists with reconciling.
• Adheres to all assigned Standard Work and Role and Responsibilities for your role.

What We're Looking For...

• Competencies and Job Specific Skills
• Working autonomously
• Change receptivity and Sense of urgency
• Inventory & Logistics
• Product placement & space planning
• Technical/Functional Expertise
• Basic Hand Tool knowledge
• Minor Electrical knowledge
• Building Furniture

What's Required...

• Education & Work Experience:
  • High School Diploma required from an accredited institution.
  • Understanding and previous use of basic hand tools for building & maintaining furniture
  • Basic understanding of lighting wiring
  • One to five years of operations experience within a retail environment preferred

• Work Environment & Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday 9:30am-6:30pm, with limited night and weekend hours
  • Flexible 40 hours/week, Full Time
  • Travel is required to all showrooms in region, and for participation in Showroom Remerchandising project & New Store Openings (NSO).
  • Minimal personal cell phone use allowed during work hours

• Physical Requirements:
  • Working in a retail furniture showroom and warehouse environment.
  • Ability to bend and reach, and be on knees
  • Extended periods of time standing, walking throughout showroom and warehouse
  • Ability to lift items up to 75 lbs. - any furniture within showroom
  • Ability to carry, and be on top rung of a 12-16 foot ladder - should not be afraid of heights

• Technology Requirements:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (ex: Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
  • Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  • Apple iPad and knowledge of using applications required
  • General PC knowledge required
  • Knowledge RFID Inventory Zebra Tagging Equipment

• Certifications / Licenses
  • Valid Florida Driver's License

Are You Excited?...
Here are your next steps:

• Apply
  Submit your application and resume
• Application Review
  A CITY Furniture Recruiter will carefully review your qualifications
• Virtual Interview
  Complete your short video interview with our AI Virtual Assistant
• Recruiter Review
  Your interview will be reviewed by a recruiter
• Recruiter Follow up
  A recruiter will contact you by phone to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have
• Hiring Manager Interview
  Meet with the hiring manager for an in-person interview

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.

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