Manager, Merchandising (Temporary 12 to 18 month term)

The Dufresne Group is the largest licensee of Ashley in Canada, with locations from B.C. to Ontario. Our teams are committed to supporting our guests in finding the perfect home furnishings to help make their space a home.

If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you on the Ashley Canada team.

Ashley Canada is currently seeking a Temporary Merchandising Manager (12-18 month term) to work between both Winnipeg locations.

As a Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the Brand’s corporate visual presentation standards at the store level and supporting the corporate marketing department as needed.

Ashley is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values
• World class training programs;
• The opportunity to work at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
  
  

As The Merchandising Manager You Will

• Implement visual presentation direction from the corporate office
• Support the corporate marketing department in the set-up of the Point of Purchase (POP) displays and other tasks as needed
• Ensure merchandise displays are complete and maintained to the corporate visual standards
• Maintain the show room floor to ensure it is kept to standard
• Maintain and update open transfer reports to ensure flow to store is in line with corporate direction
• Be responsible for Inventory Control Management as it relates to receiving, tagging, maintaining available inventory and discrepancy resolution.
• Ensure Clearance Flow to budget is maintained
• Supervise the workload of the visual team (Merchandiser/Porter)
• Prepare and administer performance evaluations for assigned staff
• Be responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching, supervision and disciplining of assigned staff
  
  

As a Successful Candidate You Will Have The Following

• High school diploma
• Minimum two years of experience in retail visual presentation.
• Demonstrated aptitude for design, balance and colour
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs
• Ability to work retail hours (weekdays, evenings and weekends)
• Some travel may be required
• Criminal Record Check required