Apparel Merchandising Director — Buying & Growth

JRoss Recruiters; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment agency seeks a dynamic leader to drive merchandise strategy and operational excellence in Calgary, Alberta. You will manage product storytelling, vendor negotiations, and team development while fostering customer satisfaction in alignment with corporate culture. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, expertise in inventory management, and the ability to inspire teams to achieve performance goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about retail leadership and western wear.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated experience in team-building, goal-setting, and fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Expertise in vendor negotiation, inventory management, and visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Apply in-depth product knowledge and market insights to curate compelling merchandise stories.
• Create and manage a promotional calendar to drive seasonal sales and launch new products.
• Collaborate with the Director of Retail for promotions and strategic target setting.
• Ensure consistent core product availability through supplier partnerships.
• Define Visual Merchandising standards for cohesive brand representation.
• Analyze sales performance to guide pricing and product decisions.
• Develop vendor partnerships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Attend trade shows and analyze trends for inventory goals.
• Lead the Merchandise Buying team to promote operational excellence.
• Track order progress and oversee inventory allocation.

Skills

Managing multiple priorities

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Team-building

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

A leading retail recruitment agency seeks a dynamic leader to drive merchandise strategy and operational excellence in Calgary, Alberta. You will manage product storytelling, vendor negotiations, and team development while fostering customer satisfaction in alignment with corporate culture. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, expertise in inventory management, and the ability to inspire teams to achieve performance goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about retail leadership and western wear.