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Showroom Setup & Merchandising Coordinator at Ashley | The Wellsville Group

Ashley | The Wellsville Group Buffalo, NY

Job Description

We're looking for a hands-on Showroom Setup & Merchandising Coordinator to support multiple showroom locations across our market. This is a floating role that travels regularly to different stores, helping bring our showrooms to life through furniture setup, merchandising execution, and visual display support.

If you enjoy variety in your workday, take pride in how spaces come together, and don't mind being on the move, this role offers a great blend of design support, physical work, and collaboration - with mileage reimbursement for all travel.

What You'll Do

  • Travel regularly between showroom locations within the market to support setup and merchandising needs
  • Assist with unloading transfer trucks and inspecting product for damage or defects
  • Assemble furniture and prepare pieces for showroom display
  • Move product to the sales floor and help build displays according to design standards
  • Partner closely with designers to open, tag, and organize accessories
  • Help maintain organized, safe dock and storage areas by setting expectations and supporting store porters
  • Support special projects such as new store openings, resets, and merchandising initiatives

What We're Looking For

  • Experience with furniture assembly, showroom setup, or visual merchandising
  • Comfortable working independently while traveling between locations
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel consistently during the workweek (mileage reimbursed)
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and able to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

Physical & Travel Requirements

  • Regular travel by vehicle to multiple showroom locations each week
  • Occasional travel outside the market for store openings or special projects
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull furniture up to 50 lbs independently and over 100 lbs with assistance
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
  • Comfortable working across retail sales floors, warehouses, docks, and occasional outdoor environments

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 1-2 years of related experience preferred (or equivalent combination of training and experience)

Why This Role Matters

As a floating Showroom Setup & Merchandising Coordinator, you play a critical role in ensuring several showrooms - not just one - looks its best. Your flexibility, reliability, and attention to detail directly support our design vision and create an inspiring experience for our guests across the entire market.



Compensation details: 17 Yearly Salary



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Typical mid-level pay: $140k for Human Resources Managers nationally

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