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Are you ready for a taste of the one of Canada’s Top Employers? Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of the Canada’s Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 100 years of dedication to quality, trust, tradition, and innovation. The Purdys difference is that we truly recognize the value of our people.
We reward you with competitive compensation, recognition for your achievements, opportunities for ongoing training to grow professionally and personally, delicious perks, and much, much more. Are you a flexible person with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft office suite? Purdys Chocolatier is currently hiring for a Visual Merchandising Lead to join our team at our Support Office in Vancouver, BC. The Visual Merchandising Lead will execute the national visual merchandising strategy and direction for product presentation in our retail spaces as lead by the Visual and Store Design Manager.
This individual will translate the Purdys Chocolatier product and merchandising vision through visual merchandising strategies that are consistent and result in an exceptional consumer experience with the brand. The Lead will drive sales data driven programs that support brand story-telling, create meaningful retail experiences, and increase sales-per-customer and overall revenue. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: • You execute both in technical drawing and key merchandising principles, the visual set up and product experience for Purdys retail shops. • You have a great eye for product and product presentation – you are innovative with in-shop visual presentation with a constant focus on brand integrity • You review competitors on a regular basis and document new programs or learnings • You create new, inspiring and differentiated visual merchandising strategies depending on shop size, layout and format • You develop, evolve, and scale the visual merchandising tools, processes and communication that support seamless implementation of product • You collaborate with Merchandising planning team and marketing team to coordinate with product and marketing plans Additional experience, education and/or skills required: • Completion of a college degree/diploma in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, or Business-related topics; • 2-3 years of Merchandising and/or Buying leadership within vertical retail • 1-2 years of people management experience • You have excellent verbal and communication skills • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (required) • Proficiency in Sharepoint and Asana a plus • Familiarity with the Purdys Chocolatier brand and products • You have the ability and willingness to travel • You set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives • You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions • You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity • You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration Please note: When applying please include a portfolio showing examples of your illustrator and written communication abilities Purdys Chocolatier recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment.
Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdys Chocolatier, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please. Purdys Chocolatier is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us via email at [email protected]
