Job Description

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Posting Date: August 21, 2023

Who Are We?

Founded in 1944 by A.A. DeFehr in Winnipeg, Palliser has grown into one of North America\xe2\x80\x99s leading furniture manufacturers. We value our clients, our communities, our natural environment and providing the best customer experience possible. At Palliser, we produce quality and strive for excellence.

What Would You Do?

Reporting to the Vice President Studio Development, the Visual Merchandising Coordinator will work as part of the studio team and oversee individual project designs from start to finish. In collaboration with our Studio Partners and Sales team they will create floor plans and assist in re-creating the Palliser Studio brand across the marketplace.

The key duties and responsibilities of this position would include:

• Using AutoCAD, the designer will meet with sales reps and retailers to plan and create the floor plan design.
• The designer will need a strong understanding of space management and customer flow within a retail setting
• Ability to effectively communicate cross departmentally to help develop merchandising plans
• A good understanding of furniture retail prices and choosing correlating priced products
• A strong aesthetic sense
• Create purchase orders
• Effective project management skills
• This position requires the ability to travel two weeks out of the month
• Other duties as assigned.

What Do You Bring?

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Through understanding of Auto CAD. Minimum of 3 years working experience using AutoCAD.
• Ability to create 2D and 3D images using AutoCAD as part of a growing library
• Experience creating and working with AutoCAD plans for commercial buildings.
• Background in interior design
• Ability to merchandise occasional tables, rugs and accessories with Palliser upholstery, understanding scale and retail pricing.
• Retail experience would be an asset
• Must be detail oriented
• Must possess multi-tasking abilities
• Strong communication skills, ability to recommend products and design direction

Why Work with Us?

As Palliser grows, we recognize the importance of investing in our people, as well as the people who will bring us to the next level in the furniture industry.

Palliser is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and an environment where every employee has the opportunity to excel.

We offer plenty of benefits to the people who made us what we are today.

• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including life, health, dental, disability
• Potential RRSP Match Program
• Employee Furniture Purchase Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Free Parking

What\xe2\x80\x99s Next?

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Please note: Palliser Furniture is committed to abiding by the Accessibility for Manitobans Act. We will work diligently to ensure everyone has the proper tools and means to do their work effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, are available upon request.

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