Job Description

Company DescriptionAt Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? (SCC/DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonightxe2x80x99s.Guided by our values xe2x80x93 We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence xe2x80x93 we are building on our 30-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customersxe2x80x99 sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canadaxe2x80x99s leading sleep partner.Wexe2x80x99re looking for a Visual Merchandiser to join our growing company and play a key role in our customer experience by ensuring each purchase ends in a smile!In this role you will:

• Manage the development and execution of floor concepts, visual standards, and in-store merchandising concepts for our various brands and store openings
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Real Estate Teams on design of store fixtures and vendor partnerships
• Partner with Marketing and Merchandising Teams to conceptualize window merchandise campaigns and compositions
• Implement and manage all merchandising concepts ensuring visual consistency by creating and communicating visual documents including planograms, window creation, merchandising updates, product signage, and instore marketing set-ups
• Create and plan quarterly floor sets as per visual and cadence calendar
• Lead the creation and innovation of in-store presentations that support key seasonal objectives
• Establish strategies for in-store product placement
• Collaborate to ensure storytelling is being executed in store consistently to drive sales.
• Create and maintain a Merchandising Training Manual for the ongoing training of store sales teams
• Manage annual visual merchandising budget
• Partner with Merchandising and Store Planning to regularly review new skus, merchandise assortment, sales plans, in store quantities and dates as well as Creative Team on signing and graphics plans that enhance visual presentations.
• Analyze performance and results on in- season merchandising as well as the strategy and process for future season merchandising focus development.
• Create and manage store database (Stores with windows, window dimensions, store types, capacity information)

QualificationsThe Qualifications and Experience we like to see:

• University or College degree in Design, Merchandising, Business or related discipline.
• 3+ yearsxe2x80x99 experience in managing corporate visual merchandising or store design initiatives with store teams for multiple stores and/or regions.
• Self-Starter and creative with demonstrated experience in store design and retail operations is critical to the success of this role.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, project management, organizational, relationship-building, analytical, presentation and project management skills.
• Manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast pace work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders as well as build and develop strong partnerships.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; CAD, In-Design, SketchUp or any other design software would be a definite asset

Additional InformationWhy members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:

• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
• Access to training and development platforms
• Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Annual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
• Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the worldxe2x80x99s best sleep products
• Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
• Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
• Associate Referral Program
• Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
• Recognized as one of Canadaxe2x80x99s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)At SCC/DV, we are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.About Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?Sleep Country is Canadaxe2x80x99s leading specialty sleep retailer with a purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep. Sleep Country Canada operates under the retailer banners; Sleep Country, Dormez-vous, the rest, Endy, Hush, Silk & Snow and most recently acquired, Casper Canada. The Company has omnichannel and ecommerce operations including over 300 corporate-owned stores and 18 distribution centers warehouses across Canada. Recognized as one of Canadaxe2x80x99s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital, Sleep Country is committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued. The Company actively invests in its sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, communities and its people. For more information about Sleep Country, please visit .

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