Visual Merchandiser- Little Burgundy

Genesco Inc; Quebec; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Quebec seeks a Visual Merchandiser to oversee strategic merchandising for Little Burgundy. The role involves developing visual merchandising updates, analyzing sales results, and ensuring brand integrity across all merchandising strategies. Candidates should have over 5 years in retail management, previous merchandising experience, and a DEC in fashion design or marketing. Proficiency in English and French and a strong understanding of merchandising trends are essential. This position offers an opportunity to influence store presentations and contribute to sales growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail management.
• Previous merchandising experience required.
• Strong understanding of fashion and merchandising trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly visual merchandising updates that drive sales.
• Analyze sales results using weekly stock tapes.
• Ensure brand integrity in merchandising strategies.
• Conduct monthly store visits to ensure proper execution.

Skills

Creative skills

Communication skills (English and French)

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Proactive self-motivation

Retail management experience

Education

DEC in fashion design or fashion marketing

Job description

Job Summary

The visual merchandiser is responsible for the strategic merchandising of Little Burgundy. The Visual Merchandiser supports all Head Office departments in each merchandising strategy. The visual merchandiser also supports the field team through coaching and training, conducting store visits and implementing tools to improve in-store visual merchandising.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop all monthly visual merchandising updates that drive sales and meet the business objectives.
• Analyze sales results using weekly stock tapes.
• Create clear and precise communication documents for each merchandising strategy.
• Ensure brand integrity is maintained in all merchandising strategies.
• Manage all aspects of the showroom including sample inventory and visual merchandising tools
• Maintain the visual merchandising inbox.
• Conduct monthly visits in stores to ensure merchandising strategies are executed successfully.
• Contribute to seasonal workshops, and propose innovative ideas and merchandising strategies.
• Provide feedback and support to the LB field and head office teams regarding store visits and store openings.
• Provide support to the head office teams on special projects.
• Visit competition on a regular basis to observe and document the seasonal market and merchandising strategies of other retailers.
• Work closely with marketing to align VM strategy with marketing activations.
• Ensure VM reflects promotional strategies.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in retail management
• Previous merchandising experience required
• DEC in fashion design or fashion marketing
• Strong creative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work within strict deadlines
• Strong understanding of fashion and merchandising trends
• Ability to be proactive, self motivated, and self directed
• Proven ability to lead by example and develop strong mentoring relationships
• Ability to analyze and understand sales statistics and results