Visual Merchandiser - Hardgoods

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Job Description:

Who We Are:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

About The Role:  

Join our team as a Visual Merchandiser - Hardgoods, where you'll play a key role in driving profitable in-store sales and upholding brand standards. As a creative thinker with a passion for retail, you'll design and communicate merchandising plans, develop departmental layouts, and coordinate post-season evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement. If you're a dynamic individual with a keen eye for detail and a desire to contribute to a thriving retail environment, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our team.

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office, on Walkley Road 1-2 days bi-weekly.

What Giant Tiger Brings;

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;

• Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan

• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

• Store Discount

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription;

• Parental Top Up Program

• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;

• Bursary Program for children of employees;

• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What You'll be Doing:

• Develops and communicates merchandising plans for Hardgoods departments intended to drive profitable in-store sales and deliver on brand standards

• Deliver monthly key item planning sheets (MKIPs) to increase sales and profits by merchandising Key Items in ‘best spots’

• Design departmental layouts and fixture plans for Hardgoods intended to support the company strategy, financial objectives and brand standards.

• Coordinates Merchandising Post Mortems for Hardgoods area aimed to identify wins, challenges and opportunities of the previous season

• Review and test fixtures which help to support and complement fiscal priorities in Hardgoods area

• Provide store and field teams with up-to-date merchandise training tools and reference information related to Hardgoods

• Be a Giant Tiger advocate and community leader

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum High School Diploma

• Minimum 3 years of retail experience

• Relevant work experience and knowledge of retail business process

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator

• Ability to prioritize tasks, and work independently 

• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and trouble-shooting skills

• Ability to communicate virtually on a regular basis, and participate in calls via MS Teams.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Job Requisition:

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact careers@gianttiger.com.