Visual Merchandiser- Little Burgundy

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.
  • Visit competition on a regular basis to observe and document the seasonal market and merchandising strategies of other retailers.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in retail management
  • 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

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