Ashley is the #1 Furniture and Mattress company in North America. Red Mountain Retail owns and operates Ashley in North and Central Alabama. Are you ready to transform a showroom into an inspiration? As our Merchandise Lead, you are the driving force behind the staging and overall aesthetic of our stores. You don't just move furniture; you create environments where customers can envision their future homes. Your creativity and keen eye for detail will play a pivotal role in wowing our guests and elevating our display standards every single day.

Responsibilities:

Create and maintain an inspirational shopping experience by ensuring the showroom is continuously recovered, remerchandised, and strategically tagged to drive sales. Orchestrate the flow of new product shipments and deliveries, ensuring a seamless transition from truck to floor. Lead and collaborate with team members to expertly prepare, assemble, and showcase merchandise. Empower and direct the porter team, fostering an environment of excellence in showroom cleanliness, organization and backofhouse maintenance. Mobilize resources and tools to ensure the merchandising team has everything they need to perform at their best. Monitor inventory count and conduct cycle reports to maintain desired stock levels and discover/resolve any discrepancies Support special projects, remodels, and corporate merchandising initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

A background in retail merchandising, design, or other creative industries; we welcome candidates from diverse creative backgrounds. Exceptional problemsolving skills and a flair for making quick, impactful decisions. An energetic selfstarter with an obsession for the fine details that make a room "pop." Receptive to creative direction and committed to constant growth through feedback. Able to take initiative, be selfdirected, and use effective time management Basic math and computer skills Capable of lifting and moving furniture (min. 50lbs) and climbing ladders Able to work holidays and occasional overtime and weekends Furniture experience preferred but not required We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Red Mountain Retail dba ASHLEY Founded in 1987, Red Mountain Retail (RMR) is owned and operated by Woody Marks of the Marks-Fitzgerald furniture family of Alabama. Marks-Fitzgerald has a 75 year legacy of providing excellent customer service in our area. Ten (10) Ashley stores belong to the Red Mountain Retail organization with sales consistently exceeding $35+ million each year. Our stores are located across North and Central Alabama in Huntsville, Hoover, Scottsboro, Birmingham, Florence, Fultondale, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, Cullman and an Outlet store in Trussville. Our Distribution Center is located in Bessemer, AL. The company currently employs approximately 200 employees in our corporate headquarters. Our distribution center, retail, and customer care associates are dedicated to transforming our customers' shopping experience by providing superior customer service and quality products!!!