Job Summary:

The Visual Merchandising Manager bears ultimate responsibility for the creation, execution and overall visual presentation of the location. The ideal candidate will have experience with a variety of mediums in a multi-unit setting. This is a fulltime salaried position that may require evening and weekend availability. This person will work with the location General Managers and Regional Buyer and will direct a Merchandising team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures that all store presentation is compliant with Hudson Group company standards. This includes but is not limited to Specialty concept and branded stores, specific vendor compliance agreements, and overall presentation of the Hudson Newsstand.
Set up weekly plan for merchandise team, divide store responsibilities.
Audit locations compliance and validate placement for Top 20, Cash wrap, features, dump bins, Grab & Go coolers, pinwheels, confectionary and magazines.
Can react and adapt merchandising swiftly in response to market trends, seasonal changes and demands, and inventory fluctuations such as out of stock items and overages.
Works with the Regional Buyer to plan incoming inventory placement and exit strategies of all hard and soft good lines. Is able to build a display of complimentary hard and soft good products for maximum financial impact.
Conceptualizes and creates displays featuring promotional or sale items that clearly communicates the message to the customer. Works with Operations team to educate retail staff of promotions, discounts and sale.
Work with the divisional merchandise managers to build new and enhance existing market relationships and knowledge of market trend, strengths and weaknesses.
Can identify competitor’s strengths, weaknesses and merchandising strategy and respond accordingly.
Facilitate and promote timely communication and cooperation between stores, warehouses and operations, merchandising functions, and resources to accomplish sales, margin, and service objectives.
Facilitate weekly meeting with Regional Buyer, GM’s and Merchandising operation team to have game plan for weekly tasks, accountability with each team member.

Skills and Specifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong, organized leadership and motivational skills
Able to prioritize tasks and duties efficiently and effectively. Possesses excellent time management skills for self and when directing others. Is able to switch priorities to meet the needs of the business
Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and direct teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and inventory-control software
Must be able to obtain a Transport Canada RAIC
Must be physically fit to lift minimum 40lbs and spend the majority of the day walking, standing, lifting and bending.

Please note that this role is not solely limited to the duties and responsibilities as outlined above and may change with the needs of the business or at the direction of senior management.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing/economics, merchandising or other related area
A minimum five(5) years of related retail experience in visual merchandising
A minimum two (2) years supervisory experience

You can expect from us:

Health Benefits and MSP coverage after 90 days
Parking paid

Competitive wages

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: wwong@hudsongroup.com