Retail Merchandising Marketing Manager
Our Client is an International Distributor of electronics located in the West Island. With an extensive range of highly featured innovative products, that is made to the highest quality of international standards and represents great value for businesses of all sizes, large or small.
We are currently recruiting for a Retail Merchandising Marketing Manager who will be responsible for defining Marketing / Retail merchandising strategy in line with corporate sales and marketing objectives. As well as managing a creative/support team and working closely with front-end representative team of Sales Support Representatives to respond to increasing needs and control and improve product exposure, messaging and positioning as well as branding at key retail partners locations across Canada.
Primary Responsibilities;
Define marketing/retail merchandising strategy in line with corporate sales and marketing objectives
Monitor partners websites, flyers and catalogues to improve messaging and product exposure
Responsible for all sales displays and products set-up on location, at customer demonstrations across Canada, in respect of key accounts planograms and specificities
Daily follow-up and tracking of Retail Marketing objectives and results with the support of the SSR team, including merchandising, training and coaching (Retail and Commercial channels)
Identify obstacles to achieve targets and recommend solutions
Work closely with Marketing, Communication and Production team as a key implementer of retail and commercial channel marketing strategies
Work closely internally and in the field with major customers, sales management and national account representatives
Provide timely and effective feedback for improvement
Work towards constant improvement in effectiveness and optimum ROI
Test and modify displays based on location and audience
Initiate various promotional programs
Maintain a strong awareness of consumer and industry trends
Analyze and report impact of display initiatives
Grow the company by effectively using the 5 "P's"
Requirements;
Post secondary education in Retail marketing & merchandising (i.e. B.Com; B.SC)
8 to 10 years of retail merchandising/marketing experience at a senior level with Canadian Consumer Electronic industry a definite asset
Project leader, analytical in nature involved in inter-departmental coordination
Experience working with major national retailers an asset
Solid understanding of what it takes to get customers attention
Strong marketing and merchandising skills with a true appreciation of retail marketing
Excellent inter-personal skills
A wide degree of creativity and latitude
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of sales margins, profits and overhead costs
Out of the box thinker who will bring a vision to take us into new areas, creativity and latitude
Proficient communicator (fluent in French & English) at all levels including with key accounts
20 to 30% travel required across Canada
If you are dynamic and ambitious, join this exciting team at this renowned company! You will be rewarded with a very competitive salary and full benefits.
Apply today to Mireille Couture; mcouture@fuzehr.com
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- Location: Montreal
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