District Manager

Who are we?

Retailors Sports Inc., a subsidiary of Fox Group (9,000+ employees globally) - is a leading, fast growing retailor, specializing in the sports, athleisure segment and is a global partner of choice to operate Nike retail locations in Europe, Canada and Israel. Due to our extraordinary success and expansion plans in Canada we are looking for an experienced District Visual Merchandising Manager to join our Quebec and Ottawa team

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, would thrive in a 'start-up' environment and who has the knowledge, experience and drive to contribute to our mission to build a best- in- class workplace.

Who are we looking for?

Job Summary:

The District Visual Merchandising Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Visual Merchandising, plays a pivotal role in realizing Retailors Inc. / Nike's overarching merchandising vision and strategy within stores from Quebec and Ottawa region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing visual merchandising to ensure adherence to brand guidelines and promotional initiatives across all Nike stores.
• Collaborating closely with Nike partners and cross-functional teams within Retailors Inc. to align merchandising initiatives with corporate strategy.
• Building, leading, and nurturing a team of visual coaches across all stores.
• Directing training initiatives related to merchandising best practices in accordance with Nike global standards.
• Serving as a liaison with store teams to ensure the proper execution of seasonal directives and brand initiatives.
• Evaluating overall merchandising strategies and initiatives, providing feedback and insights for improvement.
• Reviewing monthly sales and product performance reports to implement merchandising updates aimed at enhancing category performance.
• Creating and participating in strategic promotional initiatives.
• Playing a pivotal role in new store openings by partnering with the construction team, merchandising department, and Nike partners to oversee visual merchandising set-up.
• Maintaining a keen awareness of market trends to ensure a competitive advantage.
• Allocating 60% of time to store visits and 30% to office-based tasks.
• Traveling up to 30% of the time each month.
• Developing and sustaining vendor partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandise management.
• Experience with multi-location and multi-product line retail concepts.
• Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to develop and present market trends, sales, and forecasting data.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement effective merchandising strategies.
• Experience in vendor relationship management and negotiations.
• Excellent interpersonal, people management, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to build, motivate, and manage an effective team.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels, coupled with a robust business acumen.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office, Adobe, Word, and Excel.
• A dedicated and professional individual willing to take initiative to deliver results.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing/flexible to work based on workload peaks/retail operating hours.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent repetitive movements include stoop, kneel, bend, twist, lift, squat, push, pull, etc.
• Occasionally required to climb or crawl.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Regular travel is required.

Retailor Sports Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.