Nike - Visual Merchandising Lead - Toronto Eaton Centre

Are you Ready?

As a Visual Merchandising (VM) Lead working for Retailors Sports Inc., the official operating partner of Nike in Canada, you will lead the execution of visual merchandising standards and initiatives within the store. You will use your creativity, commercial mindset, and understanding of customer behaviour to optimize product presentation, support sales performance, and ensure the store consistently reflects Nike Brand standards.

What You Will Do:

- Drive sales by creating visually compelling product presentations that support store priorities and inspire customers to purchase.

- Lead the execution and maintenance of Visual Merchandising standards throughout the store in accordance with Nike Brand and Retailors standards.

- Ensure the sales floor consistently delivers a premium, engaging, and brand-right customer experience.

- Execute floor sets, product launches, seasonal updates, mannequin changes, and other Visual Merchandising initiatives.

- Train and coach the store team on Visual Merchandising fundamentals, presentation standards, and best practices.

- Maintain high sales floor standards, including product placement, folding standards, size runs, replenishment, and overall presentation.

- Manage and maintain VM equipment and materials, including signage, shelves, hangers, size beads, fixtures, and display elements.

- Conduct regular VM audits and ensure visual standards are consistently maintained throughout the store.

- Use sales performance, category reporting, and customer shopping behaviours to optimize product placement and visual presentation.

- Partner closely with store leadership and the sales team to identify merchandising opportunities and support business priorities.

- Collaborate with the BOH team to ensure new product and shipment load-ins are completed efficiently and merchandise reaches the sales floor in a timely manner.

- Ensure the ongoing care and maintenance of displays, mannequins, fixtures, signage, and merchandise.

- Stay current on Visual Merchandising strategies, retail trends, customer behaviours, and Nike Brand direction.

- Support the store team in delivering a premium customer experience while maintaining strong Visual Merchandising standards.

What We Would Love to See:

- Minimum 2 years of Visual Merchandising experience within a sports, fashion, or comparable retail environment.

- Previous experience in a Visual Merchandising Lead or similar role is considered an asset.

- Fashion, Visual Merchandising, or related coursework/diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- A strong eye for visual presentation, product styling, and attention to detail.

- Ability to think creatively and commercially while translating sales and category reporting into effective in-store merchandising strategies.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence and engage the store team.

- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with store leadership and team members.

- Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business.

What You Will Get:

- Amazing discount on Nike gear.

- Opportunity to learn and grow your career with an outstanding athletic wear brand.

- Positive and supportive team environment.

Pay range: $20.45/hour
This is a vacant position.

Retailors (Fox Group) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.