Visual Manager

JD Sports; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to enhance customer engagement through creative product displays in stores. This role is key in maximizing store profitability by using fashion trends and maintaining high visual standards. Candidates should possess merchandising experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months - 1 year of visual merchandising experience.
• Flair for coordinating product flow and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers through creative visual techniques.
• Analyze Oracle figures for product placement.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance in line with company procedures.

Skills

Creative

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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

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
• Conducting your work in a safe and responsible manner at all times
• To 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