Visual Merchandising Associates jobs

Your Style, Your Career

Harry Rosen is a proudly Canadian born and raised retailer of fine quality menswear with store locations across the nation. We have been specializing in luxury menswear for over 70 years and have been officially recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are committed to developing retail professionals who love retail and have the passion and ability to inspire exceptional service.

Visual Presentation Market Leader

Full-Time Permanent

Overseeing the Alberta Region

Your Style, Your Career

Harry Rosen is a retailer of fine quality menswear with store locations across Canada. We have been specializing in luxury menswear for over 70 years and have been officially recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As part of our team, you are encouraged to develop your expertise and skills to support your careers goals – whatever those may be. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure in a well-established organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Sales

• Ensure visual decisions are based on driving productivity in the region
• Monitor sales and utilize the information to make moves with the store
• Measure the effectiveness of all visual decisions and ensure changes are made quickly and in an agile manner when necessary

2. Strategic Planning

• Create a visual plan for each store based on their specific needs
• Create a strategic direction for their team that best supports that store or region
• Implement new strategic ideas seasonally for their stores that will help drive business
• Focus on making new brands successful each season

3. Human Resources

• Ensure adequate manpower to achieve our desired results within our cost structure and percentage to sales
• Ensure the right mix of talent to best service our stores
Ensure there is a path for success for each Associate

4. Communication

• Maintain a strong flow of communication through the visual team
• Develop strong ties with peers at store level
• Create strong lines of communication with key departments; Buying, Marketing, HR, and etc.

5. Creativity

• Continually working on new ideas that will help drive business
• Deliver on brand standards for our designer areas
• Develop and deliver on special projects, new shops, stores, and new brand launches

6. Leadership

• Demonstrate strong leadership goals with direct reports as well as the entire team
• Form strategic partnership with other leaders on the team
• Foster innovation and a problem solving environment
• Continually seeking out process improvement
• Effectively communicate all goals and methods of execution to team members
• Responsible for training of those reporting in to you; sets goals for each team member

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of experience leading a Visual Merchandising team
• Relationship focused, collaborative spirt
• Sound technical skills in prop installation window execution
• Gains buy-in through credibility.
• Navigates competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and creative merchandising skills
• Self-starter; ability to follow directions with little supervision
• Strong sense of urgency, ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Team player

What are the perks of the job?

• Competitive pay program
• Opportunities to additionally earn monthly and annual Team bonuses
• Best in industry discounts and special purchase opportunities
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package
• Pension and Group RRSP Programs that grow with you
• A modern, digitally advanced workplace
• A coach committed to supporting the achievement of your personal career goals
• A culture that is rich and diverse fostered through an internal Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council
• An employer that values internal growth and promotion and is committed to succession planning for your future

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Harry Rosen Inc. is committed to ensuring that our environment is barrier-free to all persons, employees, and clients alike, as we believe in equal opportunity and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In the spirit of this philosophy, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants with accommodation needs in the interview and assessment process. If you need assistance during the selection process, please contact us at careers@harryrosen.com with details.