In-store Merchandiser

JD Sports Fashion PLC; London; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC in London, Ontario recruits a Visual Merchandiser to lead in-store displays and window setups, engaging customers with current fashion trends and creating compelling product placements.

You will update mannequins and store layouts weekly, support seasonal campaigns, and monitor promotions to maximize profitability while maintaining brand standards. The role emphasizes creativity, timing, and teamwork within a professional retail environment.

Qualifications

• Visual merchandising or retail experience preferred.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative, imaginative, and have a flair for fashion.

Responsibilities

• Provide visual support to the store and engage customers with product placement.
• Create window and in-store displays reflecting seasonal changes.
• Monitor in-store promotions and use relevant marketing materials.
• Analyze branch trade figures to assist in product placement.
• Attract, engage, and motivate customers into purchases using advanced visual techniques.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Creativity / fashion flair

Job description

SALARY: $19.00-$21.00/hourly

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a part of the in-store team you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative product placement and utilizing the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays while maximizing store profitability through enticing visual concepts.

MERCHANDISING

• Follow the weekly Retail Visual Merchandising Pack and apply this directive in your store.
• Regularly update mannequins, displays, and windows to reflect seasonal changes and key events on the retail calendar.
• Set up and monitor in-store promotions with the use of relevant marketing.
• Analyze branch trade review figures to assist in product placement and floor moves.
• Attract, engage, and motivate customers into making purchases by using the most advanced visual techniques.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Provide training and assist with team development on merchandising and displays.
• Ensure that weekly development takes place to fill future visual roles.
• Communicate and provide feedback to Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising and activity in-store.
• Participate in training sessions and shopfits as opportunities arise.

GENERAL

• Work in a highly professional manner, leading by example always.
• Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.
• Promote a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance in line with company standards.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE NEEDED

• Visual merchandising or retail experience is preferred
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be creative, imaginative, and have a flair for fashion