Regional Visual Merchandiser (USA West Coast)

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.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

Acting as a business partner, the Regional Visual Merchandiser (USA West coast – located in the Los Angeles area) 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.

Pay rate range (salary): $65,000-$80,000

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.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.