Junior Visual Merchandiser

JD Sports Fashion PLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC in Fairview Mall, Ontario, is seeking a part-time in-store Visual Merchandiser to bring new products to life through creative displays and window concepts.

You will follow weekly briefs, set up promotions, and ensure JD standards are met while engaging customers and supporting store profitability.

The role requires at least six months of retail experience, strong communication, and a flexible schedule; on-site work with an inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Retail experience of at least six months.
• Visual Merchandising experience is an asset.
• Open to feedback and willing to learn.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Creative with product-flow coordination and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Follow weekly visual merchandising brief in-store.
• Attract and engage customers using visual techniques.
• Update mannequins, displays, and windows seasonally.
• Set up and monitor in-store promotions via POS.
• Analyze Oracle figures to guide product placement.
• Provide training and support for merchandising team.
• Communicate feedback to Town Merchandiser on activity.
• Maintain professional conduct and hygiene standards.

Skills

Retail experience

Visual Merchandising

Time management

Communication skills

Creative

Flexible schedule

Job description

Department: Retail Stores

Location: Fairview Mall, ON

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent Salary: $17.60 per hour

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.

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 mostadvanced visual techniques.
• Ensure that mannequins, displays and windows are alternated through theseasons 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.