Seasonal Visual Merchandising Assistant

Vistek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading photography retailer in Toronto is seeking a temporary Retail Merchandising Support assistant. Responsibilities include preparation for an upcoming trade show, supporting retail operations, and managing store displays. The ideal candidate will have retail experience, strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The role requires some physical capabilities, such as lifting up to 50 lbs. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for the trade show in November.
• Support retail operations and maintain display standards.
• Manage price changes and new product presentations.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail and Merchandising

Visual Merchandising

Analytical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Trade Show Preparation: Assist with preparation for a top of the photography industry trade show in November.
• Assist with signage preparation and packing for trade show.
• Assist with preparation and packaging of booth decor and fixtures.
• Assist with various administrative tasks.
• Provide daily progress updates.
• Be fully available for trade show setup and teardown.

• Retail Operations Support: Work with the Visual Merchandising Manager to maintain high standards and expectations of store display.
• Manage and execute price changes and new product presentation.

Skill and Competencies

The successful candidate selected for this role will be:

• Able to effectively communicate exceptionally well both verbally and in writing.
• An analytical thinker who is a self-starter with strong initiative.

Requirements

• Retail and Merchandising experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical Requirements: Lifting / carrying 11-20 lbs and occasionally 21-50 lbs.

Vistek proudly supports employment equity and diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. All job applicants have the right to accommodation if required.

Key Skills

• CCTV
• Customer Service
• Apparel
• ABAP
• Agricultural
• Field Sales

Employment Type

• Temp

Experience

• years

Vacancy

• 1