Visual Merchandiser

Job Description

Pay Range: $55,000 - $85,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

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Canada Job Description

Position Overview:

To drive the development and communication of innovative, tactical programs for in-store merchandising, visual presentation and in-store signage. Partners with departmental Merchants and Vendors in product line reviews and project planning meetings to develop merchandising strategies, design initiatives, fixture concepts and communication vehicles that drive increased sales to that initiative and enhances the overall customer experience. Supports strategies to implement new merchandising objectives for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Execution

• Partner with Merchandising, eComm, Space Planning, Marketing, Operations, In-store Execution, and third-party teams to drive merchandising strategies and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

• Attend product line reviews and weekly planning/status meetings to stay aligned with cross-functional goals.

• Collaborate with US and Mexico Visual Merchandising teams to share standards, best practices, and project insights.

Merchandising Strategy & Visual Development

• Identify key customer and associate experiences and translate them into visual concepts including product merchandising, signage, fixturing, and retail-ready packaging.

• Construct proof-of-concept bay sets and review with merchants and senior leadership before store rollout.

• Develop and communicate core standards and guidelines for merchandising, signage, fixturing, and displays to vendors and internal teams.

• Identify and develop new fixtures in collaboration with vendors and the fixture design team.

Insights, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Present competitive analysis including merchandising best practices, bay standards, store feedback, and US strategies.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and resolve field and planning issues promptly.

Competencies:

• Manages Conflict

• Collaborates

• Customer Focus

• Communicates Effectively

Skills:

• Strong merchandise presentation skills

• Proficiency in Windows including PowerPoint and Excel

• Strong ability to influence without authority, and demonstrated success at partnering with cross-functional teams across a complex organization

• Strong presentation and communication skills, including written and verbal

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Manager Visual Merchandising

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within the GTA: 50%

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable

Minimum Education:

• Requirement The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree/diploma or combination of equivalent work experience in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2-3 years of work experience in a visual merchandising position in a retail environment and 2 years of project management experience is considered an asset

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• Experience

Certifications:

• Certification

Other Requirements/Assets:

• Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and 3D drawings would be an asset

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.

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