In-Store Merchandiser

Laura Canada•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The In-Store Merchandiser executes visual merchandising while respecting the Company’s standards in order to support a superior shopping experience for our customers. This role involves supporting and executing window and in-store set-ups, navigation changes, and seasonal projections to drive traffic and sales. The merchandiser will assist the store Management Team in maintaining high visual standards, elevating the shopping experience, storytelling, and WOW factor throughout the store. They will also participate in visual initiatives and adaptations, demonstrate creativity, and use visual tools to plan and execute set-ups. Communication of deficiencies and unsafe conditions, along with assisting in the execution of Marketing directives, are also key functions. The role requires maintaining standards for folding, sizing, and hanger usage, as well as ensuring customer awareness and preparing merchandise. Additional responsibilities include maintaining Health and Safety standards, housekeeping, attending product knowledge sessions, participating in new store set-ups, and adhering to company policies.

Requirements

Experience in fashion with a strong background in display/merchandising
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented with strong follow-through skills
Able to adapt to changes and work on adaptable schedules
Demonstrates fashion flair and creativity.
Exhibits initiative, self-direction and develops relationships easily.
Sense of urgency
Ability to prioritize and able to multitask
Positive attitude and confident
Passion to keep learning, growing and adapting

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail environment preferred

Responsibilities

Supports and executes windows & in-store set-ups, navigation changes and any different moves in stores to support the business and seasonal projection.
Assists the store Management Team in maintaining high visual standards to elevate shopping experience, storytelling and WOW factor throughout the store.
Participates with store Management Team & Visual Merchandisers of the region in visual initiatives and adaptations needed to drive traffic & sales.
Uses all visual tools available to efficiently plan, organize and execute visual set-ups on a monthly basis.
Communicates deficiencies and unsafe store conditions to Management.
Assists store Management Team in proper execution of all Marketing directives with a high sense of urgency.
Maintains standards regarding folding and sizing, proper usage of hangers and foam strips.
Has constant customer awareness and knows to stop, drop and serve.
Prepares all incoming and outgoing merchandise in a timely manner.
Ensures all visual elements (when not in use) are properly stored in a designated area in the backroom only, discarding old banners and signage as per Marketing directives.
Ensures Health and Safety standards are met at all times (i.e. backroom clear and free of garbage, exit doors not blocked, hangers stored safely).
Maintains housekeeping standards.
Attends Product Knowledge sessions offered seasonally by the Merchandising Team.
Participates in new store set-up and opening within region as required.
Adheres to all new and existing Company policies and procedures (i.e. Dress Code, Loss Prevention, Health & Safety and Human Resources).