Visual Manager

JD Sports; Laval; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports is looking for a Visual Manager at CF Carrefour Laval. This role involves creating engaging displays, training staff, and ensuring high standards of visual merchandising. Ideal candidates will have experience in visual merchandising and strong communication skills, contributing to a vibrant retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of visual merchandising experience.
• Creative and imaginative with a flair for product flow coordination.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Attract and engage customers using creative visual techniques.
• Update displays and windows seasonally.
• Train and develop team members in merchandising.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

THE TEAM

JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company dedicated to inspiring the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through 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 expanding retail stores across Canada, the Group is continuously developing talent that contributes to an inclusive and diverse work culture. JD sets the global standard for retail experience by delivering the world’s most authentic brands in a premium environment, which remains a core part of our strategy.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Visual Manager for our CF Carrefour Laval location! The ideal candidate will have a high sense of urgency, keen eye for detail, and a driven mentality. As part of the store’s Junior Management team, you will provide managerial support and assist in supervising staff while maintaining high standards on the shop floor. Your role will involve providing visual support through creative product placement and utilizing the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays to maximize store profitability and ensure the presentation of new and fresh products aligned with JD standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Attract, engage, and motivate customers using creative visual techniques.
2. Update mannequins, displays, and windows seasonally and for retail calendar events.
3. Analyze Oracle figures to optimize product placement and floor layout.
4. Communicate with the Town Merchandiser regarding visual merchandising activities.
5. Set up and monitor in-store promotions.
6. Train and develop team members in merchandising and displays.
7. Conduct weekly development practices to prepare associates for future roles.
8. Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and store maintenance in line with company procedures.
9. Work safely and responsibly at all times.
10. Lead by example in a highly professional manner.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

1. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of visual merchandising experience.
2. Creative, imaginative, with a flair for product flow coordination.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.