Company Description

At Freedom, we're proud to be leaders in a movement that brings affordable wireless services to Canadians – we're always on the lookout for go-getters that are committed to disrupt the status quo.

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Job Description

The Manager of Merchandising and Display is responsible for the creation and tactical development of visual merchandising strategies that drive sales, conversion and enhances the overall customer experience. This role owns visual merchandising strategic planning and execution end-to-end including: budget, overarching strategic vision, identifying creative execution tactics, project management of timelines/budget and communicating strategies to senior leadership. The role is accountable for managing numerous vendor relationships and negotiating pricing and SLAs. This role has end-to-end ownership of the merchandising budget. They will be responsible for developing the full year financial roadmap based on year over year spend, projected pipeline expenses and fiscal overarching business priorities. They will also be responsible for tracking the spend to the allocated budget, monitoring expenses and adjusting spend throughout the year to ensure all operational costs reside within budget.

Visual merchandising strategic planning and objective setting to drive Retail sales growth & improve the in-store experience (30%)

Plan and execute the appropriate merchandising strategy required to launch national campaigns. Function as an innovator and partner with various teams in marketing, operations, brand, products and logistics to develop tactics that drive sales and conversion in store via engaging merchandising displays. Develop new innovative retail initiatives and displays that evolve the visual merchandising approach.

Team roadmap & budgeting with focused on alignment with business priorities (30%)

Forecasting yearly budget for all merchandising and display initiatives, ensuring yearly spend stays on track and providing tangible ROI on all dollars spent. Creating reports and presentations on fiscal roadmap and deliverables. Communicating regularly with Field Leadership to collaborate on visual merchandising tactics and direction and to highlight key product assets that drive traffic and increase sales.

Managing vendor/stakeholder partnerships (20%)

Vendor onboarding and relationship management to ensure deliverables are clear and on schedule. Collaborating on new asset creation, modifications and deployment based on evolving business priorities.

Competitive landscape analysis (10%)

Analyzing competitors regularly to increase knowledge and understanding of ways to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and strategizing with senior leadership on merchandising tactics and initiatives to foster growth.

Leadership & development of team members (10%)

Direct support to team members on tactical initiatives where required, evaluate and develop the skills of all team members, create and execute visual merchandising SOPs and training.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a marketing or merchandising role
• Proficiency in retail management systems
• Graphic design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, time management, negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to drive results by analyzing the 'big picture' when curating the in-store experience while paying close attention to detail
• Budget management - understands the importance of obtaining best rates from vendors while understanding the needs of the business
• Proven track record in project management
• Digital merchandising- familiar with retail digital strategy, platforms and deployment an asset

Additional Information

• Take advantage of a customizable health & dental benefits program and opportunities for company-matched pension (according to position).
• Promote your health with the wellness program, which focuses on physical, psychological, financial, and social health.
• Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, including Virtual Healthcare.
• Participate in projects that make an impact and take on challenges that will allow you to surpass yourself.
• Develop your full potential and imagine what you can become within Quebecor's family through our various career opportunities. #Li-NA1

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We value your uniqueness !

We are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community to which we belong. We strive to provide a work environment where each individual is valued and respected for who they are and can realize their full potential. We're eager to discover all the qualities that make you unique!

We are happy to make accommodations to promote accessibility upon request. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the process, please don't hesitate to let us know when you first contact us.