Field Merchandiser

What you'll do

The Field Merchandiser is "the hub" for planning, leading and executing major Capital merchandising projects within Canadian Tire Associate stores. A working knowledge of Corporate strategies will be required to stay engaged and informed in this key role. The incumbent will establish and partner with internal/ external relationships throughout store opening projects on a timely basis and within budget. The FM will interpret established processes and timelines to plan, manage and deliver on approved project scope.

• Responsible to execute impactful and consistent merchandising programs from coast to coast by training, leading and monitoring store staff on merchandising techniques and standards aligned with the core audit standards and operational excellence.

• The FM will interpret established processes and timelines to plan, manage and deliver on approved project scope.

• Order missing fixtures and POP during projects as required

• Ensure all unnecessary fixtures & POP are returned upon project completion(before soft opening date)

• Utilizing FM Portal to provide regular feedback to support Marketing & Merchandising priorities on fixtures, POP, POG's, process improvements and tools needed to execute the projects.

• Communicate regularly with FMM and escalate issues when required

• Maximize fixture utilization for each project & keep fixture costs to a minimum

• Manager personal expenses by submitting them weekly. Ensure Options MasterCard is paid fully every month

• Participate in bi-weekly conference calls with the Field Merchandise Manager

• Become fully educated on the communication portal and use on a regular basis

• Manage expenses according to the Corporate travel policy

What you bring

• General understanding of CTC's operating standards and procedures

• Strong understanding of Canadian Tire's store operating standards and procedures

• Ability to travel extensively across Canada and spend time away from home

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others

• Excellent oral and written skills

• Timely decision making skills

• Demonstrated problem solving skills / drive for results

• Proven ability to influence and negotiate

• Working knowledge of marketing and merchandising strategies

• Post secondary education in Marketing a plus

As a condition of employment, this position is subject to the successful completion of the following Pre-employment conditions:

• Criminal Background Checks

• Drivers Abstract

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.