Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Development and Execution of Assortment Planning process \xe2\x80\x93 sourcing products, visiting trade shows, and negotiating with vendors.
• Learn all components of buying for a category.
• Assist with a regular regiment of market intelligence to ensure competitive product pricing and assortments.
• Implement Product Knowledge for the stores for every new item.
• Store visits \xe2\x80\x93 inspect what is expected regarding signage, display price tags, stack outs, product etc.
• Responsibility, with Category Buyer, for product transitions and management of clearance inventory.
• Acquire and implement all required data for new product creation on a timely basis for Store placement as well as the Digital Business.
• Implementation and review of all advertising promotional information in all media
• Product Store core plan implementation and maintenance.
• Financial and sales analysis and reporting for category.
• Development and implementation of chain wide Product Knowledge training information.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed time management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel as required
• Focused and confident self-starter
• Ability to build professional working relationships with vendors and colleagues
• Ability to initiate, develop and deliver plans and programs successfully
• Developed analytical abilities
• Computer competence in excel (Intermediate) and MS Applications
• Developed knowledge and competence in retail systems an asset

Why The Brick?Why The Brick?

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

Apply nowIf you\xe2\x80\x99d like to apply for this role, please contact our recruitment team at careers@thebrick.comAttach your CV and tell us why you would be a great fit at The Brick!The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let the hiring manager know or reach out to hrhires@thebrick.com

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