Proposal Specialist

H2M Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports-fashion retail seeks a creative individual to join their in-store team. In this engaging role, you will be responsible for visual merchandising, creating enticing displays, and enhancing customer engagement through innovative product placement. Your creativity will shine as you bring fresh products to the forefront while adhering to company standards. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the shopping experience and contribute to a dynamic team in a vibrant retail environment. If you have a passion for fashion and a flair for visual merchandising, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising or retail is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create window and in-store displays to maximize store profitability.
• Ensure compliance with JD Standards and promote hygiene and maintenance.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail Experience

Communication Skills

Creativity

Tools

Oracle

POS Systems

Job description

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Location: CF Rideau, 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 remains 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 while maximizing store profitability through enticing visual concepts. Most importantly, you will be responsible for bringing out new and fresh products for our customers and ensuring that the JD Standards are followed throughout the store.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow a weekly visual merchandising brief and apply this in your store.
• Attract, engage, and motivate customers into making purchases by using the most effective visual merchandising strategies.
• 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 using 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 the Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising activity in-store.
• 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:

• Visual Merchandising or Retail Experience is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be creative, imaginative, and have a flair for visual merchandising.