Lead- Visual Merchandise

Work Hard. Play Hard.

Are you ready?

As our Nike Visual Merchandise Lead, your mission will be to engage our customers by planning product placements and creative merchandising. You will be reporting to the Store Manager and VM Coach to effectively execute all VM related tasks.

As part of the application process, please complete our online assessment: Assessment Link

What you'll do:

• Ensure the store is in compliance with NIKE standards and guidelines to deliver a premium shopping experience for all our customers
• Be accountable for Salesfloor standards (replenishment, folding standards, size runs, etc.)
• Training of VM fundamentals to the Store team
• Responsible for VM Equipment + Audits (i.e., Sale signages, shelves, hangers, size beads, etc.)
• Successfully execute new initiatives, floor sets and mannequin changes
• Working with BOH team to finish load-ins in a timely manner
• Implement all Visual Merchandising displays to comply with Nike Brand and Retailor Sports standards (visual toolkit)
• Responsible for the on-going care and maintenance of displays, merchandise
• Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends
• Open and close the store following established procedure.
• Conduct coaching sessions with Leads and Athletes to ensure performance expectations are met.
• Provide consistent coaching on sales, product and training in order to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.
• Ensure sales results, goals and individual accountability are communicated to athletes; hold athletes accountable to achieve individual and team objectives.
• Assist the team in ensuring sales goals and key metrics are met: Sales, Conversion, UPT, ADT, Payroll, Secret Shop, Turnover, Staffing
• Open and close the store following established procedure.
  

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 1-year VM experience with a sports/fashion retailer
• Related Fashion school and/or Visual Merchandising courses/diploma and /or combination of experience/education
• A keen eye for visual presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to think conceptually and diagnose and translate sales/category reporting to an in-store merchandising strategy
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members.

What you'll get:

• Amazing discount on Nike gear
• Competitive compensation/benefits (benefits are based on eligibility)
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career with an outstanding luxury athletic brand
• Be an integral part of a dynamic, highly engaged team

All candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation prior to receiving any final offer of employment from Retailors Sports Inc. The official Nike Stores operator in Canada.

We thank all applicants for your interest in this position however, only those candidates that meet our qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Retailor Sports Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

To keep our employees safe, we have implemented all health and safety procedures in accordance with the Ministry of Labor and Public Health guidelines and requirements.