Visual Merchandiser Space Planner

Summary:

Located at the Winnipeg Corporate office, reporting to the Category Manager, the Visual Merchandiser Retail Space Planner is responsible for the creation and implementation of floor plans and merchandise planograms for all retail stores in Canada. Responsible for contributing to the overall merchandising of products for stores in the region by creating planograms based on assortment plans, new product and seasonal sets. Maximizes sales opportunities and ensures consistency across each store.

Location: Bass Pro Shops Corporate, 25 De Baets Street, Winnipeg.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain planograms for retail stores using approved merchandise assortment plans.
• Ensure all planograms produced are accurate based on the information supplied and follow merchandising guidelines.
• Work with store management, category management, and inventory teams to address and maintain visual presentation of product.
• Maintain the integrity of the planogram database.
• Communicate and ensure the execution of approved planograms to store management.
• Collaborate with inventory control and category management to execute an efficient flow of products from one retail set to another during seasonal changes.
• Maintain an accurate database of end caps, side caps, and clip strips.
• Responsible for the education of retail outfitters on space planning and planogram-related procedures.
• Travel to retail locations to help execute planograms and implement visual aspects.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years of retail experience preferable with a solid knowledge of merchandising.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge and/or experience in hunting, archery, or shooting activities and associated products is an asset.
• Experience using SAP is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel in both Canada and the US.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, continuous improvement environment.

Benefits:

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts, and conservation attractions!
• Fun work environment.
• Competitive wages.
• Excellent benefits.
• Unlimited career advancement opportunities.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.