Visual Merchandiser in Bradford, On - Springwater, Canada - Bradford Greenhouses Limited

Bradford Greenhouses Limited

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Springwater, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Bradford Greenhouses, awarded Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2018, is a long-established family owned and operated business dating back to 1961, carrying with us for sixty plus years traditional values of integrity and commitment to customer service engrained by the founder Francis Ferragine.

We are well renowned as a retail/wholesale leader and a good responsible corporate citizen in Central Ontario.

Environmentally friendly; Bradford Greenhouses capture rainwater in cisterns for plant watering, heat glass houses with natural solar heat, engage in plastic product recycling, retailer's plastic collection/recycle program, heat recovery systems on boilers, and composting organic materials for garden soils.

Community aware Bradford Greenhouses is fortunate to provide community support through such items as the Poinsettia Program (school fundraiser), and golf tournament (Roots for Youth Foundation).

Believing that diversity brings in creativity and teamwork, we annually hire a great mix of students, retirees, regular full time, seniors, and seasonal staff who better serve our diverse community.

Bradford Greenhouses offers health/dental benefits, employee discounts, job advancement opportunities, supplemental training, wrapped in a culture of learning and empowering people to be motivated toward company goals.

In today's modern world, it is an exciting time of change.

We are blending core values to create a culture that enhances and enriches a work/life balance with the growing needs of the company.

Collectively in this common ground, we can continuously improve to reap the rewards from the "Seeds of Change".

Reports To:

Store Manager

Summary:

The merchandiser will execute the layout and display set-up as set out by the Store Manager with the intent to stimulate and encourage increased sales.

Core Competencies

Quality Orientation
Time Management
Creative and Innovative Thinking
Development and Continual Learning
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Decision making and Judgement
Providing Consultation
Ethics and Integrity
Planning and Organizing
Communication
Energy & Stress
Team Work

Job Duties:

Execute the merchandising plan as set out by the Store Manager.
Collaborate with the department supervisor(s) and Creative Designer on solutions that address overall design, and layout of content
Merchandisers will be responsible for the execution of all displays and hard goods visual merchandising, including coordination of the outdoor leisure displays.
Provide outstanding, welcoming customer service.
Responsible for general upkeep of the department, including light cleaning and housekeeping duties.
Work in conjunction with the Creative Designer and other Merchandisers for ensuring team cohesiveness
Ability and willingness to share and accept ideas and opportunities for improvement.
Assist in the processing of home decor ect. from the warehouse to the retail floor as per company scanning, pricing ect.
Assist customers with their inquiries if needed
Rotate/freshen existing displays and end caps for continual merchandising
Create displays to correspond with themes, seasons, holidays, special events, weekly features ect. as directed
Assist with inventory management (overstock, shortages, damages, slow movers, markdowns, Ad items)
Ensure furniture and other display items are properly signed
Stay informed of existing and emerging trends.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED
Well versed in the latest design/merchandising methods, practices, techniques, and associated principles
Strong knowledge of display layouts
Attention to detail, customerservice orientation, and creativity in problemsolving
Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills required to communicate with a broad range of content owners
Selfmotivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback from superiors
Effective deadline management and project management skills
Ability to analyze and interpret user requirements
Potential to train and orientate others

Working Conditions: