Instore Brand Program Manager

What you’ll do 

Part of the Canadian Tire family is Sport Chek. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Sport Chek is proud to promote a wide selection of sports equipment, clothing and footwear of renowned and exclusive brands. By joining Sport Chek in the role of Instore Brand Program Manager- Visual you will appreciate to work with an experienced team that will welcome you. We are the destination to Stay fit. Live well. 

The role of the Instore Brand Program Manager is to build and deliver visual direction on key strategic initiatives across all categories. The Brand Manager is responsible for building and communicating brand initiatives across the store network supporting visual and corporate strategy while creating a compelling and dynamic customer in-store experience.  Building both internal and external relationships is critical to ensure effective communication and direction is provided supporting a best-in-class customer experience.

• Support the coordination of instore campaigns working collaboratively with cross-functional partners and Visual Category Managers to ensure timely handoff of instore campaigns while supporting the deployment and execution of the physical assets for instore.
• Resolve downstream execution issues and ensure stores have what they need to execute.
• Work with key vendors on instore merchandising communication and standards and oversee vendor visual merchandising programs.
• Own the downstream execution of approved Brand Amplification assets and vendor-branded programs
• Oversee graphic and branded-element refreshes managing deployment, installation, maintenance and removal.  Must maintain clear visibility to what is in market for coordination of timely refreshes and removals.
• Coordination of various POP requests for execution across the store network
• Manage production requirements, quantities, store allocation, distribution and execution direction.
• Maintain visibility to what is in market and coordinate refresh/removal of outdated materials
• Works collaboratively with field teams to support store related requests to ensure instore graphics and other related requests are executed in a timely manner and reflect our brand strategies. 
• Support the category management team in preparing directives and support store opening requirements as needed.
• Collaborates and builds strong relationships with all levels of store management, visual merchandising teams, purchasing, marketing and external vendor partners.

The Instore Brand Program Manager must be a strong liaison between Operations, Purchasing and Marketing, directing communication efficiently and effectively in order to meet all corporate and vendor visual objectives.  

What you bring 

• Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills.  The ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive projects is a critical component to the success of this category.
• 3-5 years experience in a visual merchandising role is an asset.
• Fundamental computer skills are necessary to succeed in this role
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is an asset.
• High energy, enthusiasm and a drive to succeed.
  
  

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range: $41.00 - $67.00 CAD hourly

Our typical hiring range is between $41.00 and $44.00 hourly. Hourly decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent.  For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations  

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.