Nike - Visual Merchandising Lead - Toronto Eaton Centre

Who are we? Retailors is a leading and rapidly expanding retailer, specializing in the sports and athleisure segment. We are proud to be a global partner of choice for operating Nike retail locations in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. Additionally, Fox Group Canada is significantly expanding its business portfolio in Canada, and the role of the VM Lead is pivotal in leading the future of Nike Retail Stores within the company. Are you Ready? As a Lead, working for Retailors Sports Inc. - the official operating partner of Nike in Canada. What You will do: Drive sales by supporting store priorities and creating an engaging shopping environment that inspires customers to purchase. Deliver a premium customer experience by leading through service, supporting the sales team, and ensuring every customer interaction reflects Nike Brand standards. 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.). Train and coach the store team on Visual Merchandising fundamentals and presentation standards. Responsible for VM Equipment + Audits (i.e., Sale signages, shelves, hangers, size beads, etc.). Successfully execute new initiatives, floor sets and mannequin changes. Work with the BOH team to complete load-ins in a timely manner. Implement all Visual Merchandising displays to comply with Nike Brand and Retailors NA Sports standards (visual toolkit). Responsible for the ongoing care and maintenance of displays and merchandise. Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies, customer shopping behaviours, and current retail trends. Use sales performance and category reporting to optimize product placement and visual presentation What we would love to see: Minimum 2-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. Open Availability What you will get: Amazing discount on Nike gear Opportunity to learn and grow your career with an outstanding luxury athletic wear brand Positive and supportive team environment Pay range: $19.70 - $20.10 This is a vacant position. Retailors (Fox Group) 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. We thank all applicants for your interest in this exciting opportunity, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted

The Visual Merchandising Lead drives sales by creating an engaging shopping environment and ensuring store compliance with Nike brand standards. They are responsible for training the team on merchandising fundamentals, executing floor sets, and managing visual equipment and audits.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of visual merchandising experience within a sports or fashion retail environment. A related fashion diploma or visual merchandising course is preferred, along with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills.

• Amazing discount on Nike gear • Career growth opportunities • Positive and supportive team environment

• Customer servicePreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Visual Merchandising
• Retail Sales
• Customer Service
• Team Leadership
• Coaching
• Inventory Management
• Store Presentation
• Sales Reporting
• Trend Analysis
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Merchandise Maintenance
• Retail Trends
• Auditing
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Operating Partner
• Detail Oriented

• Retail
• Sales
• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Lead Visual Merchandiser
• Merchandiser (General)
• Sales Demonstrators
• Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week