Director Merchandising

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

TSC is looking for a talented Director, Merchandising to lead the Merchandising function across all key product categories, including Fashions, Jewellery, Home, Health & Beauty, and Electronics. In this role, you will play a critical role in continuously enhancing our brand and product portfolio, while working cross-functionally to drive and optimize financial results. We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for the retail industry, who has the innate ability to make the right product bets, and to lead a team towards success.

**What you will do....**
- Develop and execute merchandise strategies to support all selling channels, with consideration for market trends and financial targets.
- Drive the delivery of topline product sales and product margins (KPI’s)
- Monitor performance and drive course correction as necessary, while chasing opportunities
- Regularly measure, assess, and share results of category performance and implementation of changes in item mix, style, assortment, or vendors to meet business goals.
- Grow product portfolio and sales, by identifying opportunities with existing partnerships, while establishing new merchandise partnerships (including negotiating and aligning on commercial terms)
- Establish a pipeline of key best-in-class relationships and potential future partners / vendors.
- Maintain day-to-day relationships with partners and facilitate broader strategic discussion with TSC Leadership as appropriate.
- Hold direct responsibility for the development of all Today’s Show Stoppers
- Work collaboratively with the Broadcast team to optimize the live show approach, efficiency, and effectiveness at all times.
- Work collaboratively with peers in Marketing, Brand and Digital to align on consumer and market trends to collectively decide which products to pursue and ensure their success in the market.
- Provide leadership to the Merchandising team; support & empower Direct Reports; ensure the overall group is adept at “planning the work and working the plan” with ease and competence.
- Support TSC long term vision and strategy by working in partnership with Rogers Sports & Media’s Business Development, Advertising, and Content teams to develop or support new initiatives to “test and learn” revenue growth fundamentals.
- Support TSC VP and GM to enable effective communication of strategies and plans to various stakeholders (internal and external including senior leadership, Executives, and other areas of the organization(s))

**What you will bring...**
- 8-10+ years of senior Merchandising experience, with strong industry knowledge and a robust retail network
- Ability to work in a fluid manner within a fast-paced, complex and unique business model
- Passion and interest in current retail transformations and evolution of customer experiences associated with shopping.
- Demonstrated history of executing and delivering successful results within Merchandising, including winning on product bets
- Strong team leadership AND followership skills; ability to inspire and be inspired by others.
- Proven success in change leadership
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with both internal and external partners
- Equal ability to think and do; proactive.
- Ability to navigate large organization; optimize for speed.

**Here’s what you can expect in return**:

- A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
- A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
- A team that trusts and wants to win together
- Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”
- Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android/Mac or PC etc.)

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 59 Ambassador Dr (096), Mississauga, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Retail (Store Management / Corporate) & Merchandising
Requisition ID: 291935

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media