In-Store Visual-Retail

At Roots, we look for dynamic individuals who are not only interested in retail and fashion, but who enjoy challenges and share our vision for a safer, cleaner, healthier planet. Roots is not only a brand, it’s a culture and lifestyle. In addition to our customers, an intrinsic part of our success has always been the people who work here. Our clients and customers need to have confidence that our managers and associates at all levels of the organization have the knowledge, skills and competencies to excel. Our company depends on systems and processes that support the continued learning and development of our people. Roots is a company in which you can grow and benefit from the great opportunities often available. All members of our team are encouraged to ‘spread their roots’.

Nature & Scope:

Reporting to the Store Manager, they will consistently bring the culture of the brand to life. Through product placement, merchandising and display they will engage our customers and grow their business. They are champions of standards and merchandising, who will take all opportunities to grow and develop the team around them. Partnership is the foundation of Roots and the In-Store Visual associate will partner with the store manager to enhance the store experience for the customer.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing and organizing the stock team for shipment, placing product, participating in morning campfire, changing displays & making merchandise changes.

• Work in collaborative relationship with Store Managers to provide continuous staff training on Roots culture, standards, and merchandising principles.

• Ensure that presentation drives sales and keeps customers engaged.

• Ensures that the store meets all company standards and is using the available tools i.e. Standards Guide and Field Guide.

• Monthly

• Manage seasonal merchandise changes.

• Supervise and execute seasonal window changes.

• Weekly

• Organizing daily shipments and placing all product on the sales floor.

• Ensure the store is meeting all brand visual standards.

• Build and maintain all visual displays: Mannequins, signage and props.

• Conduct a weekly business walkthrough with Store Manager.

• Oversee stockroom systems and structures.

• Oversee and support the store’s replenishment and markdown systems.

• Enjoys training and developing all skill levels.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Must possess Excellent creativity skills.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Keen sense of fashion and style.

• Strong understanding of the design principals.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including nights and weekends.

• Experience in a retail apparel environment.

Physical Demands :

• Lifting and some manual labour required.

• Able to carry up to 25lbs.