Field Merchandiser

**Help us boldly shape retail in Canada**

Canadian Tire Corporation’s (CTC) rich heritage of serving Canadians from coast-to-coast dates back to 1922. Our vision is to become the #1 retail brand in Canada and we are focused on innovating and making important investments in our business, especially when it comes to our people. To reach our goal, we need the best talent to help us evolve and drive change across the business - and boldly help shape Canada’s retail industry. As we strive to be at the forefront of a complex and vastly changing retail industry, it is an exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies.

The Field Merchandiser is "the hub" for planning, leading and executing major Capital merchandising projects within Canadian Tire Associate stores. A working knowledge of Corporate strategies will be required to stay engaged and informed in this key role. The incumbent will establish and partner with internal/ external relationships throughout store opening projects on a timely basis and within budget. The FM will interpret established processes and timelines to plan, manage and deliver on approved project scope.

**What you’ll do**
- Responsible to execute impactful and consistent merchandising programs from coast to coast by training, leading, and monitoring store staff on merchandising techniques and standards aligned with the core audit standards and operational excellence.
- The FM will interpret established processes and timelines to plan, manage and deliver on approved project scope.
- Order missing fixtures and POP during projects as required
- Ensure all unnecessary fixtures & POP are returned upon project completion (before soft opening date)
- Utilizing FM Portal to provide regular feedback to support Marketing & Merchandising priorities on fixtures, POP, POG's, process improvements and tools needed to execute the projects.
- Communicate regularly with FMM and escalate issues when required
- Maximize fixture utilization for each project & keep fixture costs to a minimum
- Manager personal expenses by submitting them weekly. Ensure Options MasterCard is paid fully every month
- Participate in bi-weekly conference calls with the Field Merchandise Manager
- Become fully educated on the communication portal and use on a regular basis
- Manage expenses according to the corporate travel policy

**What you bring**
- General understanding of CTC's operating standards and procedures
- Strong understanding of Canadian Tire's store operating standards and procedures
- Ability to travel extensively across Canada and spend time away from home
- Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Timely decision-making skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills / drive for results
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate
- Working knowledge of marketing and merchandising strategies
- Post secondary education in Marketing a plus
- Bilingual - French and English (oral and written) required
- Criminal Background Checks
- Drivers Abstract
- Canadian Tire and its family of companies are boldly shaping retail in Canada and we continue to deliver a positive experience for our customers. As one of the most trusted brands in Canada, our employees take pride in the work we do across the country. It’s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart - these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of _Canada’s Best Managed Companies _. _
- To learn more about this team and the Canadian Tire family of companies follow us on _LinkedIn _. _