534 - Visual Merchandiser

Job summary

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for developing visual merchandising strategies, plan-o-grams, and training communications for retail stores. They also manage store environment activities, graphics, and projects while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent visual standards.

Job details

Job Title: Visual Merchandiser Reports To: Director, Store Operations The Visual Merchandising coordinator is responsible for partnering with multiple departments to improve merchandising and execution in Golf Town stores. This position requires great organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Description of Job Responsibilities: Maintain visual standards guide, update and create new chapters when necessary & partner with Golf Guru on training. Partner with merchants on overall visual merchandising strategy for all categories in the stores. This includes: Gathering of information. Reacting to introduction of new brands, key products, and merchandising ideas. Developing plan-o-grams and seasonal sets. Working with project managers on the development and prototyping of new fixtures and graphics Responsible for the development of visual execution and visual training communication for the stores. This includes merchandising direction, assembly and delivery dates for seasonal sets, tests, prototypes, visual rollouts and storewide promotions. Development of Communication includes: Assisting with setting up examples and photography when necessary. Formatting, writing, proofing, publishing & distribution of documents. Responsible for managing deadlines, approvals, printing and delivery of communication. Create and maintain a calendar /tracking system that coordinates all store environment activities, graphics, and projects. Support stores by answering Visual Merchandising questions & fixing issues with a sense of urgency & expertise. Essential Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years of retail experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively and professionally with associates and vendors. Strong technical acumen with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of CAD &/or CANVAS a benefit. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to travel internationally throughout Canada and the United States. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and exceptional time-management skills. Diplomatic and creative thinking; strong initiative and drive. Ability to reach, climb, bend over and lift to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Detail oriented & organized. Strong interpersonal skills. Collaborative work style & able to work with large cross functional groups. Ability to see things at a distance, near (reading distance) and evaluate variations in color and hue easily and effectively. AI is used as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team. This posting is for an open existing role in our organisation. Golf Town Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Golf Town Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for developing visual merchandising strategies, plan-o-grams, and training communications for retail stores. They also manage store environment activities, graphics, and projects while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent visual standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of retail experience along with strong technical skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. The role requires the ability to travel internationally and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Canvas · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Visual merchandising
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe Creative Suite
• CAD
• CANVAS
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Creative thinking
• Detail oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Project Management
• Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Technical Acumen
• Artificial Intelligence
• Interpersonal Communications
• Time Management
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Creative Thinking
• Prototyping
• Proofreading
• Visual Merchandising
• Retail Operations
• Merchandising
• Diplomacy
• Photography

Job areas

• Retail
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Visual Merchandiser
• Merchandiser (General)
• Sales Demonstrators
• Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers