Junior Visual Merchandiser

JD Sports Fashion PLC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC in Edmonton invites a Junior Visual Merchandiser to join our Southgate Centre store on a part-time, permanent basis. You will support creating window and in-store displays, place products to reflect current trends, and help maximize sales while maintaining JD standards.

You will work with the team to rotate mannequins and layouts, analyze seasonal briefs, and learn merchandising techniques.

Qualifications

• Retail experience of at least six months.
• Open to feedback and eager to learn.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Creative with a flair for product flow and display.
• Flexible schedule available.

Responsibilities

• Follow weekly visual merchandising briefs and apply in-store.
• Draw customers in with advanced visual techniques.
• Rotate mannequins, displays and windows seasonally and for events.
• Set up and monitor in-store promotions using POS.
• Analyze figures to guide product placement and floor moves.
• Provide training and assist with team development on merchandising.
• Communicate feedback to Town Merchandiser on in-store activity.
• Maintain professional conduct and high hygiene standards.

Skills

Retail experience

Time management

Communication skills

Creativity

Feedback openness

Job description

Department:Retail Stores

Location: Southgate 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 at our Southgate Centre location! 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 customer 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.
• Conducting 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 minimumof six months.
• Visual Merchandising experience is considered an asset.
• Openness to feedback and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent Time Management Skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be creative, imaginative and have a flair coordination of product flow.
• Willing to have a flexible schedule.