Manager, Retail Merchandising

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:

Regular

Position Summary
Now’s a great time to join a small but mighty team who is working hard to transform our Cogeco retail storefronts! Leverage your passion for creating amazing physical store experiences to make a true difference for our customers, our store employees, and our business.

Reporting to the Retail Strategy Lead, the Manager, Retail Merchandising will play an essential role in ensuring that all in-store marketing, branding, visual, and product merchandising strategies are brought to life. The successful candidate will own the seamless execution of established quarterly and annual merchandising plans, from briefing to in-store delivery and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain, update, and execute quarterly retail merchandising plans and calendars - on time, on budget, on strategy, and on brand

• Creates and maintains store planograms, merchandising communications, and digital signage scheduling

• Establishes and improves merchandising execution processes and standards

• Accurately maintains a database of store merchandising details and photos

• Manages vendors from engagement through execution (briefing, printing, shipping, installations, POs and invoicing)

• Manages merchandising needs from individual stores (questions from the field, gathering photos when needed, issue management, etc.)

• Manages all new store opening merchandising needs

• Supports and inputs into new merchandising and in-store experience strategies

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Retail, Marketing, Commerce, or related field strongly preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of related experience required, ideally in retail stores both at frontline and head office levels

• Retail marketing, merchandising, and/or store design experience strongly preferred

• Experience in program and/or project management, specifically in successfully launching large and complex projects

• Telecommunications experience is an asset

• Advanced PC skills including the ability to work proficiently in Google Office Suite

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• A combination of creative and analytical skills - the ideal candidate has both a creative mind and a knack for process, details, and spreadsheets

• Highly resourceful and organized

• Project management skills such as creating workback schedules, prioritization techniques, and budget management 

• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all different levels and across teams, scaling the approach as needed - both written and verbal

• A continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to delegate effectively with or without authority, with both internal cross-functional team and external suppliers

• Bilingual (ENG/FR) is an asset

*Please note this role requires occasional travel to local Cogeco store locations - candidates must have ability and be comfortable with driving to these locations when needed*

Location :

Ontario, Quebec

Company :

Cogeco Connexion Inc

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com

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