Department: Retail Head Office

Job 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. 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:
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 clear objectives, and promote a high-performance mindset across teams Support recent store openings with planning and execution of all visual merchandising requirements Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to deliver consistent brand expression Act as the primary liaison between store teams, District Visuals, and Corporate Visual Merchandising Present visual performance updates and insights to the District Visual Manager and Retail leadership Travel frequently across the assigned area to support store execution Assist in special projects, including fixture reviews and RPS reviews as 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 ~ 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) #

📌 Area Visual Manager, QC/ATL (Canada)
🏢 JD Sports Fashion
📍 Canada