Job Description

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Overview
Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montreal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.
Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.
Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.
Job Summary:
Acting as a business partner, the Regional Visual Merchandiser (located in the Toronto) is responsible for developing Visual Merchandising skill and capability within the Field leadership, and to deliver a consistent, branded experience within their respective territory. In partnership with Field leadership, lead all merchandising and product management strategies, acting as a Subject matter expert, ensuring that strategies are executed uniformly throughout all stores, while considering market specificity and/or floor plan specificity. Coach and train the teams on business opportunities in order to positively impact business results. This is a 12 month fixed contract.
Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to the National Visual Merchandiser Manager:

• Work directly with respective Regional team to create and communicate a consistent Brand experience across territory;
• Train, coach and build Field Leadership visual merchandising skill and capability through the execution of visual workshops;
• Partner with Field Leadership in order to set the pace and enable execution of Visual Merchandising strategies within their assigned territory to positively impact overall business results;
• Partner with Field Leadership to plan floor set activities through efficient in-store labour management, and ensure execution and sustainment;
• Participate in critical floor sets with key business partners, with a focus on top doors;
• Assist Field leadership in the planning and execution of new store openings and renovations, ensuring that brand guidelines are adhered to;
• Provide time-sensitive feedback, ideas and solutions to ensure an elevated customer experience and financial ROI;
• Analyze critical reporting to influence overall KPIs &Sales
• Work in partnership with District Sales Supervisors on strategic planning to address or leverage business opportunities to increase sales, and achieve or exceed financial goals;
• Participates in campaign planning strategies to exploit campaign collaborations, and in store experience;
• Bring any branding field needs to the HO team's attention (ex: events, etc.);
• Conduct effective store visits in order to reinforce the execution of superior Brand standards;
• Provide feedback, solutions and insights on Visual Merchandising strategies to Head Office. Support merchandising direction & implementation of strategies. Build on-going knowledge of current industry trends to remain relevant within industry;
• Understand growth strategies; Share best practices and industry benchmarking ideas;
• Acts as a lead contact for region with HO related to Visual, Product and Marketing questions.

Qualifications:

• College Degree or BA in Marketing, fashion, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in Visual Merchandising/Presentation or Management lead preferably with a fashion specialty retailer or brand, amongst which 2-4 years of senior level visual merchandising experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Visual Merchandising and Presentation skills including the ability to interpret brand direction
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage competing priorities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to leverage collaboration and work in partnership with all stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and remotely
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to leverage computer skills
• Ability to travel at 80% of the time.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.
Our promise...
No day will be like the last--we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.
Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

Skills Required