Junior Visual Merchandiser

JD Sports; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports-fashion retail is seeking a dynamic individual to join their in-store team. In this engaging role, you will be responsible for creating captivating visual displays that attract and motivate customers while maximizing store profitability. Your creativity and flair for product coordination will shine as you implement seasonal merchandising strategies and collaborate with the team to maintain high standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a diverse and inclusive work culture, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. Join a forward-thinking company committed to inspiring the next generation of consumers through the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of retail experience required.
• Experience in visual merchandising is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide visual support and engage customers with creative product placement.
• Analyze sales figures to assist in product placement and floor moves.
• Ensure compliance with JD standards throughout the store.

Skills

Retail experience

Visual Merchandising

Strong communication skills

Creativity

Openness to feedback

Tools

Oracle

Job description

JD Sports - Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Req #87

Department: Retail Stores
Location: Scarborough, ON
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:
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.