Senior Visual Merchandiser

JD Sports / Livestock / Size?; Toronto, Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail company as a Visual Manager, where your creativity will shine in crafting captivating displays that engage customers and drive sales. You'll play a vital role in ensuring that the store reflects the latest fashion trends while adhering to the company's high standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend art and commerce, making a significant impact on the customer experience. If you're passionate about fashion and have a knack for visual storytelling, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of visual merchandising experience required.
• Creative with strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging visual displays to attract customers.
• Analyze sales data to optimize product placement.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tools

Oracle

Job description

JD Sports Fairview, 1800 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Req #156

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Department: Retail Store

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Full-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

Our Retail Team is looking for a Visual Manager to join our team at JD Sports Fairview Mall! 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:

• Attract, engage and motivate customers into making purchases by using creative visual techniques.
• Ensure that mannequins, displays and windows are alternated through the seasons and the events of the retail calendar.
• Analyze Oracle figures to assist you in product placement and floor layout.
• Communicate and provide feedback to Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising activity in-store.
• Set up and monitor in-store promotions.
• Provide training and assist with team development on merchandising and displays.
• Ensure weekly development practices to grow current associates to fill future roles.
• Promote a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and maintenance in line with company procedures.
• Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
• Work in a highly professional manner, leading by example at all times.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Minimum of 6 months - 1 year of visual merchandising experience.
• Be creative, imaginative and have a flair for coordinating product flow.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.