Junior Visual Merchandiser

JD Sports / Livestock / Size?; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Visual Merchandiser to enhance the shopping experience at their Calgary location. This exciting role involves creating captivating displays that engage customers and drive sales, while ensuring adherence to brand standards. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and coordinate product flow, making a significant impact in a dynamic retail environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and be part of a vibrant culture that inspires the next generation of consumers through sport, music, and fashion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months retail experience required.
• Visual merchandising experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging in-store displays to attract customers.
• Analyze sales figures to optimize product placement.
• Train and assist team members in merchandising.

Skills

Retail experience

Visual Merchandising

Communication skills

Creativity

Openness to feedback

Tools

Oracle

Job description

JD Sports - Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Req #387

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Department: Retail Stores Location: Chinook Centre, AB Workplace Type: On-site Job Type: Part-time, Permanent

THE TEAM

JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy.

The Role:

Our Retail Team is looking for a Junior Visual Merchandiser to join the JD Sports Chinook team! As 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 whilst maximizing store profitability through enticing visual concepts. Most importantly, you will be responsible for bringing out new and fresh products for our customers and ensure that the JD Standards are followed throughout the store.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Following a weekly visual merchandising brief and applying this in your store.
• Attract, engage and motivate customers into making purchases by using the most advanced visual techniques.
• Ensure that mannequins, displays and windows are alternated through the seasons and the events of the retail calendar.
• Set up and monitor in-store promotions by the use of POS.
• Analyze Oracle figures to assist you in product placement and floor moves.
• Provide training and assist with team development on merchandising and display.
• Ensure that weekly development takes place to fill future roles.
• Communicate and provide feedback to Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising activity in-store.
• To work in a highly professional manner, leading by example at all times.
• Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
• Promote a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and maintenance in line with company procedures.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• Retail experience of a minimum of six months.
• Visual Merchandising experience is considered an asset.
• Openness to feedback and a willingness to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be creative, imaginative and have a flair for coordination of product flow.