Travel Merchandiser

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business — we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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As a Traveling Merchandiser, you will be responsible for assisting with execution to support the Regional Merchandising Manager, Visuals and Merchandisers as a floater to secure gaps within the company standards to meet the merchandiser guidelines set within the organization.

What You'll Do

• Assist when needed in cataloging damaged goods, completing the damaged goods report and processing items for return
• Assist in organizing the store's warehouse and maintaining its cleanliness
• Provide merchandise carry-out service for customers, when needed
• Create, execute, and audit product tagging and point of purchase (POP) materials
• Actively participates in the visual training program
• Work with the Regional Visual Manager and store teams to implement changes consistent with the store's layout plan, customer demands and product focus
• Participate in floor setting process; rearrange and move display furniture when needed Travel with the RVM to complete projects
• Merchandising, inventory, and warehouse job duties
• Participate in the W2W inventory and cycle-count processes
• Train new hires in merchandising standards, inventory control, Reports, floor sample paperwork for merchandiser(s) and store Visual(s)
• Mandatory to assist in store set-ups, acquisitions, Remodels, Etc.
• Time management – being able to complete projects within a dedicated timeframe with self-sufficient execution
• Assist the Regional Visual Manager in executing visually appealing, well-balanced store product displays
• Travel the majority of the time within designated market, including coverage outside designated market to various cities/states to cover business needs and demands.
• Supporting numerous stores in the designated areas based on market.
• Ability to travel with Regional Visual Manager; utilization of own vehicle will be needed to meet business demands
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

What You Bring

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift and transport objects over 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Thrive in a team environment

Work Environment:

• This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours.

Pay: This position pays an hourly rate of $21.00 - $24.00

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership : Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

* Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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