Regional Visual Operations Manager

Regional Visual Operations Manager

Company: FDE LLC, d/b/a Ashley Northeast

Locations: Wallingford, CT, Branford, CT, Waterbury, CT, Derby, CT, Middletown, CT, Orange, CT, New Haven County, CT

Base pay range: $79,000 – $100,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) Program with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay, including birthday holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting as low as $25 a week
• Referral Bonuses up to $1,000 for qualified referrals
• Company Bonus Program up to 15% bonus potential based on personal and company performance

The Regional Visual Operations Manager (RVOM) aligns a group of 5–6 store teams to execute corporate strategies and business goals. The RVOM fosters an inclusive, high‑performing environment that delivers exceptional guest experiences and maintains a highly engaged field team.

• Support sales teams to drive overall sales through effective visual merchandising and guest experience leadership.
• Coach visual merchandising managers to exceptional performance, aligning product knowledge and sales processes.
• Collaborate with marketing to maximize store marketing events, special events, and grand openings.
• Ensure all employees receive proper training to provide amazing guest experiences and resolve guest problems quickly.
• Conduct regular audits of store operations and visual processes to guarantee compliance.
• Manage store payroll, expenses, and budgets; continuously work to reduce costs.
• Oversee store inventories, staff training, and signage to align with corporate merchandising directives.
• Recruit, train, develop, and assess Operations and Visual Managers, fostering continuous learning and development.
• Perform occasional non‑exempt duties such as unloading trailers or merchandising as needed.

• Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure timely and qualified hiring.
• Identify and place qualified candidates for vacant positions as openings arise.
• Maintain focus on continuous learning, development, and effective meeting organization.

• Ability to lift, lower, push, or pull furniture up to 100 lbs.
• Capacity to stand for long periods of time.
• Regular attendance at regional stores; field‑based work is essential.

• 5+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management within retail or 100% travel regions.
• 3–5 years working with multi‑location retail sales organizations.
• Demonstrated competency in retail store operations and visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management, Product Management, and Strategy/Planning

Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings

FDE LLC, d/b/a Ashley Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.