Visual Merchandiser

7 months ago

Whitby, Canada Mountain Equipment Company Full time

**MEC is expanding** **Join us on this new adventure**.

**We’re** opening a new store in Whitby and looking for new **staffers** to join our team.**

MEC is more than a store. We’re a hub for the outdoor community, a leader in sustainability, and a place where you can be yourself. People come to us to try new things and plan new adventures - and as a** Visual Merchandiser**, you’ll be there to help make it happen.

Members (what we call customers) visit us for gear and advice on hiking, camping, climbing, cycling, watersports, snowsports and travel. You’ll manage a team of people who support our members in planning everything from dream trips to weekend getaways, and first-timers to outdoor experts.

You’ll also have some pretty incredible coworkers who might just become future activity buddies; we asked staff what their favorite thing was about working for MEC, and the overwhelming answer was “the people.”
- As a Visual Merchandiser you’ll make MEC a great place to visit. You’ll work on Visual initiatives and Standards, create product displays. You’ll help in other ways too, give exceptional member service by matching people with gear that suits their needs, and you’ll share your real-world experience about products. You’ll also have a chance to grow and try new things. If you love the outdoors, learning about gear and connecting with people, this is the role for you.

**What a day in the life looks like**:
- You will ensures all visual elements are displayed with current merchandise and reflect current market trends.-
- Implement the setup of all promotional set ups and seasonal changeovers.-
- Perform daily maintenance floor checks.-
- Prepares store displays, mannequins & bust forms dressing & styling according to MEC standards and best practices.-
- Prepares table merchandising and vignettes.-
- Plans and organize the merchandising of walls and floor fixtures.-
- Chat with members about products and connect them with what they’re looking for.-
- Adjust lighting to highlight mannequins and merchandise.-
- Communicate Visual standards and provides training to other floor staff.-
- Liaise with Department Managers on departments and promotional set ups.**You might be who we’re looking for if**:
- You have 1-3 years of previous Visual Display and merchandising experience.-
- You like working with a diverse, inclusive, hands-on, collaborative team.-
- You’re passionate about the outdoors. Product knowledge in camping, cycling, packs or any other outdoor activity is a great asset.-
- You have exceptional planning, organization and time management skills.-
- You want to connect people with quality products to encourage active outdoor lives.-
- You have a high attention to detail and passion for creative ideas.-
- You’re a “can do” person who likes to learn new things.-
- Your skill set includes personal integrity and awareness, customer focus, initiative and character, teamwork and the ability to develop yourself and others.-
- You have a good natured, outgoing welcoming vibe and genuinely like helping people.-
- Customer service is not just your skill, it’s your mindset. You’ll go out of your way to provide an excellent member experience.-
- You can lift 50 lb. walk 10,000 steps per day, and you are comfortable climbing ladders.-
- Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, not a must.-
- You’re curious about gear and want to learn more - we’ll provide training to build your skills.**Availability**- Full, open availability five (5) days a week including one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday). We offer set days off.**What do we offer**:
- More than just a job. We love what we do, and we offer to share our passion for outdoors.-
- Competitive hourly rate and clear pay increase program-
- Full Time hours (37.5 paid per week)-
- Staff discount and pro deals (amazing deals straight from vendors).-
- Equipment demonstration program - it’s like a free gear rental program for staffers.-
- The chance to spend time with your peers through field experience programs, and to live our purpose to get active outside.-
- Lots of training and product knowledge.-
- Competitive benefit package including Health benefits (medical and dental), life insurance, Employee matching group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).-
- Paid sick days.-
- Tuition reimbursement program to expand your knowledge and skills.-
- Paid volunteerism,-
- Growth opportunities.-
- An amazing, collaborative team - people are what makes MEC an incredible place to work.

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