With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.To drive the development and communication of innovative, tactical programs for in-store merchandising, visual presentation and in-store signage. Partners with departmental Merchants and Vendors in product line reviews and project planning meetings to develop merchandising strategies, design initiatives, fixture concepts and communication vehicles that drive increased sales to that initiative and enhances the overall customer experience. Supports strategies to implement new merchandising objectives for the company.Key Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Project Execution

Partner with Merchandising, eComm, Space Planning, Marketing, Operations, In-store Execution, and third-party teams to drive merchandising strategies and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.Attend product line reviews and weekly planning/status meetings to stay aligned with cross-functional goals.Collaborate with US and Mexico Visual Merchandising teams to share standards, best practices, and project insights.Merchandising Strategy and Visual Development

Identify key customer and associate experiences and translate them into visual concepts including product merchandising, signage, fixturing, and retail-ready packaging.Construct proof-of-concept bay sets and review with merchants and senior leadership before store rollout.Develop and communicate core standards and guidelines for merchandising, signage, fixturing, and displays to vendors and internal teams.Identify and develop new fixtures in collaboration with vendors and the fixture design team.Insights, Analysis and Continuous Improvement

Present competitive analysis including merchandising best practices, bay standards, store feedback, and US strategies.Identify process improvement opportunities and resolve field and planning issues promptly.Competencies

Manages ConflictCollaboratesCustomer FocusCommunicates EffectivelySkills

Strong merchandise presentation skillsProficiency in Windows including PowerPoint and ExcelStrong ability to influence without authority, and demonstrated success at partnering with cross-functional teams across a complex organizationStrong presentation and communication skills, including written and verbalDirect Manager/Direct Reports

Reports to Manager Visual MerchandisingTravel Requirements

Travel within the GTA: 50%Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articlesHybrid Work

Job CategorizationWorking Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionableMinimum Education

Requirement The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree/diploma or combination of equivalent work experience in a field of study related to the job.Minimum Years of Work Experience

Five years of work experience in a visual merchandising position in a retail environment and 2 years of project management experience is considered an assetMinimum Leadership Experience

ExperienceCertifications

CertificationOther Requirements/Assets

Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and 3D drawings would be an asset

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