Department: Retail Head OfficeLocation: MontrealWorkplace Type: HybridJob Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role

Our Visual Merchandising team is looking for an Area Visual Manager (AVM) for the Quebec and Atlantic Canada region.

Reporting to the AD – GTM Planning, the Area Visual Manager leads a small group of stores. The AVM will be responsible for ensuring consistent execution of visual directives, enhancing the customer journey through visual presentation, and driving compelling in-store storytelling.

Duties/Responsibilities

Brand & Visual Presentation: Deliver visual merchandising excellence across all stores in the area, ensuring directives are fully executed and adapted to local demographics and customer trends

Partner with Store Managers and District Visual Managers to create visually compelling displays that inspire and guide customers through the store

Oversee window displays, signage, in-store displays, floor layouts, and seasonal or promotional presentations

Ensure all brand standards are met, reflecting company culture, product positioning, and target market

Review weekly directives and share Tableau top-seller reports with stores in the area Customer Experience: Create immersive shopping experiences by ensuring seamless flow, density, and adjacencies across the sales floor

Support seasonal launches, campaigns, and vendor shop-in-shop activations with elevated visual execution

Maintain store environments that are clean, safe, and inspiring for customers People and Talent Management: Lead, coach, and develop Visual Managers and store-level visual teams to maximize performance

Build strong relationships with Store Managers and associates, fostering collaboration between visual and operations

Support onboarding and continuous training of visual merchandising techniques

Provide regular feedback using restore images, set transparent objectives,



and promote a high-performance mindset across teams Operations: Support new store openings with planning and execution of all visual merchandising requirements

Ensure visual standards are aligned with stock levels, product arrivals, and floor capacity plans

Monitor BOH organization to ensure product availability supports visual execution

Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to deliver consistent brand expression

Track and report on compliance of visual execution across the area Communication & Reporting: Act as the primary liaison between store teams, District Visuals, and Corporate Visual Merchandising

Share directives, plans, and feedback in a timely and actionable way

Consolidate insights from stores to provide recommendations for future directives and execution strategies

Present visual performance updates and insights to the District Visual Manager and Retail leadership Other: Travel frequently across the assigned area to support store execution

Assist in special projects, including fixture reviews and RPS reviews as needed Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed: 2–3 years of visual merchandising leadership experience at area or multi-store level

Strong knowledge of brand presentation, customer flow, and product adjacencies

Ability to inspire and coach diverse teams, from store associates to visual managers

Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail

Numerate, with the ability to analyze sales and compliance data to drive insights

Excellent communication and collaboration skills Other Benefits: Includes medical, optical, and dental

Paid time off – Includes vacation, sick days, and holidays

Store discount – Includes staff discount, family & friends discount

Travel perks – Includes exclusive hotel deals in major cities (Vancouver, Toronto, NYC, Los Angeles)

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