Why Homes Alive Pets?

This isn't your average pet store. You'll feel it when you walk through our door. It's more than beautifully-designed locations and friendly staff – it's a belief in a higher standard for pet care. Our stores are community hubs – somewhere to come and share an experience with your pet.

You'll immediately notice a refreshing shopping experience at Homes Alive because we take a brand-agnostic, knowledge-over-upselling approach. Rather than pushing a certain product or feeling pressured to meet sales quotas, our team's attention is solely focused on getting to know you and your pet and empowering you to make confident decisions.

Our mission is to add value to every life. When we say every life, we include guests and their pets. Employees and co-workers. Brand reps and vendors. Even our communities.

There is life all around us, and it is our mission to add value qualitatively and quantitatively. In the qualitative sense, it is our mission to elevate every life as important and worthwhile. In the quantitative sense, and in the context of our business, it is also our mission to add value, discounts, and a fair balance of price and quality for our guests. This is how we will make a positive impact in our communities and world.

Job Title

Visual Merchandiser

Direct Report

Merchandising Manager

Department

Store Operations

Location

Based in Edmonton; travel required to at least two Edmonton-area store locations, plus travel to Winnipeg at least one week per month

Summary

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for creating visually appealing product displays and layouts in the store’s shopping area. Working closely with the marketing and store operations team, their responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels and product popularity, helping guests, and merchandising shelves and displays while considering season promotions and customer patterns.

To achieve success as a Visual Merchandiser, you should have a keen eye for design, an understanding of and desire to learn about customer behaviour, and the ability to create compelling product displays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail.
• Possessing experience in merchandising or a related field is an asset.

Core Competencies

• Strong design comprehension. Ability to identify and create visually appealing product displays.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to remain calm and navigate through high stress situations.

Behaviour & Skills

• Excellent time management & organization
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork & collaborative abilities
• Possess an aptitude for design
• Trustworthy & positive attitude
• Possess a Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

Job Responsibilities

• Determine the best locations within each store to display products in accordance with our merchandising standards.
• Track sales reports to determine product popularity and implement changes to improve figures and customer engagement.
• Monitor discontinued or delisted products to ensure the shelves appear full.
• Plan and develop merchandising strategies/standards.
• Implement the setup of seasonal changeovers.
• Meet with the marketing and purchasing department to communicate problem areas and brainstorm new ideas for displays.
• Communicate visual standards and provide training to other store associates.
• Communicate with leaders on promotional displays and maintenance of merchandising standards.

A Day in the Life of a Visual Merchandiser

Each day as a Visual Merchandiser will be dynamic and unique. A typical day starts with scoping out the warehouse to see if there have been any new products received that need to be put out. You will then do a walk through of the store and see if there are any areas that need improving, especially areas with lots of missing products. From there, you’ll determine your priority tasks and store areas to start with and begin planning to solve any identified needs or issues. Throughout the day you will interact with guests and help answer any questions they may have. At the end of the day, you will communicate with the managers on any major changes to a section and let them know if there are new products to watch out for.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hrs/week)
• Travel is required within the Edmonton region, overseeing at least two local store locations, as well as travel to Winnipeg, Manitoba at least one week per month. Travel may change as needed based on business requirements. Travel and accommodations, including mileage, are reimbursed per company policy.

Compensation

• $19-22. Wage commensurate with experience.

Benefits.

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Staff discount