Regional Visual Merchandiser

Overview: Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-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. **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 Montréal’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.