Big Bear Trading Company is looking for a detail-oriented retail enthusiast to join our store in Banff this summer! Our Visual Merchandiser/Team Leader helps manage daily store operations and maintains our visual merchandising standards while fostering our core values of Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.

Day-to-day responsibilities include :

- Guide, coach, and mentor team members; help build a high-performing team through motivation, recognition, and accountability.
- Assist with training team members; identify training needs and help coordinate skill-building opportunities for team members.
- Drive daily store-level sales.
- Lead by example with excellent customer service skills, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to quality, teamwork, and passion.
- Implement seasonal and brand-aligned visual merchandising tactics, ensuring the store reflects our brand standards and customer experience expectations.
- Attend merchandising meetings and execute changes where required.
- Ensure the stock team maintains appropriate stock-to-salesfloor product flow.

We'll be looking for the following qualifications :

- 1+ years of retail supervisory experience.
- Secondary school education.
- Proven leadership in coaching retail teams.
- Experience in visual merchandising, operational excellence, and KPI achievement.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Enthusiasm for outdoor apparel and life in the Rocky Mountains.
- Ability to safely lift 30 lbs and move throughout the sales floor.
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

What's in it for you?

- Store discounts.

- Paid breaks.

- Staff accommodation available. :





- Seasonal contract with the potential to renew in 2027.

- A family-owned and operated company who encourages and rewards creative ideas and ingenuity.

- Join a team of well-known and respected brand stores popular with tourists and locals alike.

- Fun, rewarding work in an energetic atmosphere.

- A network of available support.

About Big Bear Trading Company

- Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence - at the heart of everything we do._

A renowned retailer specializing in outdoor apparel, accessories, and souvenirs, Big Bear Trading Co. is part of a family-owned business who has been operating retail stores for over 100 years! Throughout our stores across Canada, we take pride in offering exciting merchandise, excellent service and an exciting team-oriented atmosphere. We value work-life balance and what better place to live and work than in Banff National Park.

Our team comes from a diverse background, but what we have in common is the ability to connect with people from all walks of life in a friendly and professional way. When you’re hired at Big Bear Trading Co., we’ll provide you the tools you’ll need to succeed.

Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

Job Types : Full-time, Seasonal Contract length: 6-7 months

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Advantages :

- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Banff, AB T1L 1H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work from March to early October?

Education :

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience :

- retail supervisory: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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