Associate Manager of Visual Merchandise, GM Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Indigo
Position: Associate Manager of Visual Merchandise, GM – 14 Months Contract
Company Description
Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer’s happy place — for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.
Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.
We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best
We Will Be Customer Centric
We Will Be Entrepreneurial
We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment
We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation
We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled
Job Description
The Associate Manager of Visual Merchandising, General Merchandise is responsible for creating compelling retail visual presentations that inspire booklovers and deliver on Indigo’s financial targets. This role involves developing and communicating engaging store environments for assigned categories to drive sales, maximize margin contributions, and uphold Indigo’s Brand Standards. The Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising collaborates with the Visual Manager, General Merchandise and cross-functional teams to implement effective merchandising strategies, ensuring consistent execution across all stores.
Additionally, this role supports the Visual Manager in managing all Visual Merchandising processes as they relate to space planning, the development of product displays and communication to stores.
Accurate on-time delivery of the Visual Workbooks: high standard, adherence to the Visual Merchandising and Corporate Calendars
Sales, budget, margin and contribution for assigned categories
High standard for accuracy space planning and sign requests
Customer satisfaction, as evidenced by stakeholder feedback
Partner with Visual Manger, General Merchandise to execute the Seasonal product strategies for assigned categories, including Product Line Reviews, in-store set ups, Visual Workbooks and Merchandising Updates
In collaboration with the Visual Manager, General Merchandise, develop and deliver high impact visual merchandising strategies to drive store execution and achieve Indigo’s strategic objectives
Create user friendly Visual workbooks that clearly communicate the merchandising approach and priorities for each seasonal floor set
Collaborate cross functionally with Merchant and Allocations teams on seasonal space planning and organize product information required for the Visual Workbooks
Execute showroom set-ups including product line reviews and store layout reviews
Lead in-store set up and store walk throughs for assigned categories to validate, test and develop new merchandising approaches
Educate the Field Visual team on period story themes, objectives, and inspirations each season, leveraging field calls and in-store walkthroughs
Partner with the Visual Manager, General Merchandise to execute the sign process for seasonal floor sets and special projects as assigned
Maintain all support documents and resources to ensure the most accurate and relevant information is available
Lead the execution of merchandising initiatives and store openings in key locations as assigned
Manage and follow up on projects, propping, and fixture rollouts as assigned
Address and resolve HELP ticket inquiries related to assigned responsibilities
Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all design and decision-making processes
Embrace and seek out technology that creates high…
Title: Associate Manager of Visual Merchandise, GM
Company: Indigo
Location: Toronto, Canada
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