Nike - Sales Lead - Rideau

RETAILORS; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 27,138 - 27,689; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nike gear discount

Job summary

Retailors is seeking a Lead Visual Merchandiser to uphold Nike standards and deliver a premium shopping experience across Canada. Based in Ottawa, you will manage Salesfloor standards, train the store team in VM fundamentals, and oversee displays and floor sets.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of VM experience in a sports or fashion retailer, a related Fashion school diploma, and a keen eye for visual presentation. Open availability and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of VM experience in a sports/fashion retailer.
• Related Fashion school and/or Visual Merchandising courses/diploma and/or combination of experience/education.
• A keen eye for visual presentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to think conceptually and diagnose and translate sales/category reporting to an in-store merchandising strategy.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Open Availability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store is in compliance with NIKE standards and guidelines to deliver a premium shopping experience for all our customers.
• Be accountable for Salesfloor standards (replenishment, folding standards, size runs, etc.).
• Training of VM fundamentals to the Store team
• Responsible for VM Equipment + Audits (i.e., Sale signages, shelves, hangers, size beads, etc.)
• Successfully execute new initiatives, floor sets and mannequin changes
• Working with BOH team to finish load-ins in a timely manner
• Implement all Visual Merchandising displays to comply with Nike Brand and Retailor NA Sports standards (visual toolkit)
• Responsible for the on-going care and maintenance of displays, merchandise
• Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends

Skills

VM experience

Sports fashion retail

Visual merchandising

Team collaboration

Conceptual thinking

Education

Visual Merchandising diploma

Fashion school

Job description

Who are we?

Retailors is a leading and rapidly expanding retailer, specializing in the sports and athleisure segment. We are proud to be a global partner of choice for operating Nike retail locations in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. Additionally, Fox Group Canada is significantly expanding its business portfolio in Canada, and the role of the VM Lead is pivotal in leading the future of Nike Retail Stores within the company.

Are you Ready?

As a Lead, working for Retailors Sports Inc. - the official operating partner of Nike in Canada.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the store is in compliance with NIKE standards and guidelines to deliver a premium shopping experience for all our customers
• Be accountable for Salesfloor standards (replenishment, folding standards, size runs, etc.)
• Training of VM fundamentals to the Store team
• Responsible for VM Equipment + Audits (i.e., Sale signages, shelves, hangers, size beads, etc.)
• Successfully execute new initiatives, floor sets and mannequin changes
• Working with BOH team to finish load-ins in a timely manner
• Implement all Visual Merchandising displays to comply with Nike Brand and Retailor NA Sports standards (visual toolkit)
• Responsible for the on-going care and maintenance of displays, merchandise
• Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends

What We Would Love To See

• Minimum 2-year VM experience with a sports/fashion retailer
• Related Fashion school and/or Visual Merchandising courses/diploma and /or combination of experience/education
• A keen eye for visual presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to think conceptually and diagnose and translate sales/category reporting to an in-store merchandising strategy
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Open Availability

What You Will Get

• Amazing discount on Nike gear
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career with an outstanding luxury athletic wear brand
• Positive and supportive team environment

Pay range: $19.70 - $20.10

This is a vacant position.

Retailors (Fox Group) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for your interest in this exciting opportunity, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.