Brand Environment, Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

You're an original. So are we.

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 170 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an out-sized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's, Dockers, Denizen and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.

We believe that clothes - and how you make them - can make a difference.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, the Brand Environment Specialist manages the implementation of window, in-store, and Brand Environment activities in alignment with Global and Local Brand Environment strategy to achieve a premium brand experience in retail stores.

Note this role is required to visit stores 2-3 days per week, the corporate office located in Markham, ON one day per week, with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.

About the Job

1. With HQ Brand Environment Team, plan and discuss annual Brand Environment priorities and financial investment levels.
2. Work in collaboration to implement Brand Environment activities in alignment with the Global / Local Environment strategy, up to specified quality standards and across the relevant retail (mainline + outlet).
3. Manage the production, logistics, and implementation process of required Brand Environment tools that fall out of central production scope; following brand guidelines / seasonal direction and validating with HQ Brand Environment partners before execution (through print management and/or local suppliers).
4. Partner closely with Brand Marketing to implement different marketing activation programs as well as with the Store Implementation Teams to maintain and upgrade the store environments.
5. Ensure store staff are equipped with brand, product, and visual merchandising know-how to build brand loyalty, inspire consumers, and create sell-out.
6. Manage local Brand Environment budget.
7. Responsible for all new store openings and refit projects, working closely with the District Manager and HQ team to be on time according to the planned timeline. Manage the project budgets within the given plans and ensure all openings are according to the Global standards.
8. Attend weekly business reviews and provide insights and feedback from a BX point-of-view. Partner with cluster BX team to provide solutions to market business needs and challenges.
9. Maintain consistent check-in meetings as part of dotted line reporting to Retail Director.
10. Hold open office hours for district managers and store leaders to provide support on BX strategies for stores. Review store submitted photos and provide coaching and feedback on execution.
11. Attend monthly calls with Cluster BX teams to review and understand monthly floorset, providing hindsight feedback on prior floorset direction.

About You

1. Completion of post-graduate studies in a similar field.
2. 2-5 years previous visual merchandising experience at a market or corporate level.
3. Clear communication skills.
4. Ability to write easily understood directives and email communications.
5. Ability to informally lead, influence, and motivate retail teams.
6. Understanding of visual merchandising techniques.
7. Working knowledge of Adobe suite, Excel, and Word processing software.
8. Ability to travel to stores and markets across Canada and spend 2-3 days in stores per week. 1 mandatory office day in Markham ON office.
9. Ability to work cross-functionally, through sometimes ambiguous direction to develop strategies and gain approval through various work streams.
10. Ability to manage several projects at once.
11. Creative thinker.

Perks & Benefits

1. Annual leave of 3 weeks, and incremental vacation entitlement based on tenure.
2. Six paid sick days per year.
3. 1 Wellness Day per QTR.
4. 12 additional paid holidays per year.
5. Day 1 enrollment into DCPP with 3% employer contribution.
6. Day 1 eligibility to participate in RRSP including up to 3% employer match.
7. Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision eligibility with up to 80% coverage.
8. Employer paid life insurance & AD&D worth 1-year annual earnings.
9. Short and Long-Term Disability eligibility.
10. Discounted gym membership.
11. 60% clothing discount.

Levi Strauss & Co. is an EEO employer, strongly committed to a diverse workforce. Levi Strauss & Co. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Recruiter if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Informing the Company that you require an accommodation will not impact the selection process in any way, either favorably or negatively.

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time