Job Information
Canadian Tire Category Manager - Visual in Calgary, Alberta
What you'll do
The role of the Category Manager - Visual is to build and deliver instore visual direction on key strategic initiatives across all categories. The Category Manager is responsible for building and communicating the visual standard across the store network supporting visual and corporate strategy while creating a compelling and dynamic customer in-store experience. Building both internal and external relationships is critical to ensure effective communication and direction is provided supporting a best in class customer experience. The Category Manager must be a strong liaison between Operations, Purchasing and Marketing, directing communication efficiently and effectively in order to meet all corporate and vendor visual objectives.
Build monthly visual communications that will provide direction and insight into upcoming visual initiatives and instore visual execution.
Build seasonal changeover documents to provide stores with detailed direction and strategy for the upcoming season.
Build visual standards documents providing detailed merchandising standards across the store network creating consistency and a best in class shopping experience.
Work with key vendors on instore merchandising communication and standards and oversee vendor visual merchandising programs.
Collaborates and builds strong relationships with all levels of store management, visual merchandising teams, purchasing, marketing and external vendor partners.
What you bring
Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive projects is a critical component to the success of this category.
3-5 years experience in a visual merchandising role is an asset.
Fundamental computer skills are necessary to succeed in this role
Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is an asset.
Ability to implement change in a positive, proactive manner.
Aptitude for collaboration, inclusion and developing strong relationships.
High energy, enthusiasm and a drive to succeed.
Hybrid
We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.
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About Us
At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.