Visual Merchandiser, Softgoods

Sporting Life, Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Full Time Visual Merchandiser, where your artistic flair and love for fashion will create extraordinary customer experiences. In this dynamic role, you will bring products to life through creative displays, enhance customer engagement, and contribute to achieving sales goals. This iconic retailer is dedicated to inspiring an active lifestyle and offers a fun, engaging work environment where you can thrive and develop your skills. If you are passionate about fashion and sports, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of merchandising experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to lift 30lbs and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing product presentations and mannequin displays.
• Maintain stock levels and support seasonal merchandise changes.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Customer Engagement

Multitasking

Sales Enthusiasm

Fashion Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Monday, March 24, 2025 at 3:59 a.m.

What You’ll Do:

As a Full Time Visual Merchandiser, you will create an extraordinary customer experience through creative and visually appealing product presentations, including original and eye-catching mannequin displays both in-store and in our showcase windows. In-store product placement and signage will provide ease of shopping for our customers, directly impacting the overall achievement of sales goals.

You are keenly observant and find inspiration in the world around you; you enjoy translating that, in alignment with our brand vision, into visual changes in-store that drive sales and customer engagement.

• Use your artistic flair to make our mannequins come to life.
• Introduce all new products to the floor according to plan-o-grams.
• Creatively maintain stock levels on the floor to drive customer sales according to Sporting Life’s visual direction and plans.
• Support management with the planning and initiation of seasonal merchandise changes.
• Participate with the store team in achieving all aspects of service, store readiness, and safety practices in compliance with Sporting Life policies.
• Actively participate in our team tasks to deliver a full experience to our customers, including store cleanliness, merchandising, restocking of products, and control of inventory.

What You’ll Bring:

• A love of fashion, sport, and a healthy, active lifestyle.
• 1+ year of merchandising experience in a retail environment.
• An outgoing personality and enthusiasm for sales and creating an amazing customer experience.
• A desire to continually learn and develop knowledge around products.
• The ability to establish priorities and multitask.
• Ability to lift 30lbs.

Who We Are:

Sporting Life is a leading, iconic Canadian sports lifestyle retailer. Since 1979, we've been committed to providing our customers and their families with the best possible experience—and we are continuously working to improve it every day. We offer the best in outdoor apparel and fashion, footwear, equipment, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The mix of sport and fashion is what makes us unique.

YOU live for the great Canadian outdoors and take pride in living the Sporting Life. You relish the exhilarating experience of skiing, snowboarding, cycling, running, tennis, hiking, and camping, and want to inspire our customers to do the same. You believe in the spirit of teamwork, adapting to the ever-changing retail environment, being part of constant innovation, and working alongside the best leaders, associates, and vendors in the business. We are looking for those who live what we sell every day and who celebrate the love of sport and an active way of living.

Sporting Life is a member of the Sporting Life Group, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company, and is a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retail organization comprising iconic banners, Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town. Operating from coast to coast, both Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town’s fleet of stores inspire Canadians to get outside and live an active lifestyle, whether it’s playing some of Canada’s top golf courses, running through community trails, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of the hills, or any sports activity in between fit for the individual or whole family.

Come work with us! Experience what it’s like to work in a fun and engaging environment where you’ll be challenged and inspired to contribute to both brands and surrounded by like-minded teams who have a passion for the game of golf, are devoted to outdoor and team activities, and sports.