Visual Merchandising & Operations Manager | Cambridge

Lead a Brilliant Career. Bring your authentic self to work everyday, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are. As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes. So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary? What to Expect: As the Visual Merchandising & Operations Manager, you drive sales and profit by leading and executing strategies through compelling merchandise execution and impactful visual presentations, from receipt of product to ensuring the product is floor ready for customer purchase. This role reports to the General Manager, and is a developmental step to the Assistant/General Manager positions, or other opportunities throughout the company. Desired Traits: People Leader & Developer - You are passionate about training, coaching and developing associates on merchandise placement, execution and style. You lead and manage a team to meet or exceed expectations, and work together on potential solutions to problems in order to drive day-to-day operations of the business. Collaborator - You actively seek and share best practice photos and actions with your peers throughout the company. You communicate and collaborate with cross-functional leaders and associates to support receipt flow, placement, stockroom management and back of house operational excellence. You are well versed in building and leveraging your relationships with vendors and other business partners to support the store. Strategic Thinker - You drive sales and profit results by leading and executing strategies and appropriately planning, prioritizing, and executing workload from back of the house to the selling floor (includes pricing, signing, visual, merchandise and event execution). You have a talent for translating optimal merchandise execution standards and expectations to the store. Creative Thinker - You are skilled at inspiring fashion and style through compelling merchandise presentation and visual statements. You find joy in leading mannequin and trend presentations that inspire customers to discover their personal style and live a colourful life. Brand Ambassador - Through visual merchandising and operational excellence (store mark-downs, return to vendors, transfers and marketplace returns), you are able to optimize the customer experience and delivery, making Hudson’s Bay a prime shopping destination. What You Will Bring to the Team: ● Proven retail management experience. ● Experience with Return to Vendor, Transfers, Markdowns, Mark ups, Productivity in regard to receiving of Merchandise and placement. ● If required, ability to lift/move up to 50lbs, including reaching, crouching and climbing ladders. ● Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays. ● Comfortability working with various technologies pertaining to an omni-channel environment. What’s in it For You? ● A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do ● Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues ● Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels ● Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more ● A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands The Fabric of Hudson’s Bay Hudson's Bay has established a reputation for quality and style through an unrivaled assortment of products and categories including fashion, home, beauty, food concepts, and more. Hudson's Bay operates under the HBC brand portfolio. Founded in 1670, HBC is North America's oldest company. Hudson’s Bay helps Canadians live their best style of life by operating thebay.com featuring Marketplace, one of the largest premium life & style digital platforms in Canada, with a seamless connection to a network of Hudson’s Bay stores from coast to coast. At Hudson’s Bay, smart, high-performing team members will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value ambitious work and great ideas grounded in data and insights. We strive everyday to provide our customers with an experience they will value with our products, services and dedication towards adapting to the ever changing environment of retail. This role will actively support our DE&I framework by identifying opportunities to increase and promote diversity in our teams, products and brands. They will lead with inclusion to nurture our OneTeam culture by removing barriers for our Associates and communities. We’d love for you to join us in our mission to help Canadians live their best style of life! Stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Thank you for your interest In Hudson’s Bay. We look forward to reviewing your application. We are on an ever-evolving journey to create a culture of inclusion, where we celebrate diverse perspectives, create exciting opportunities and eliminate barriers so each associate can have a sense of belonging, while reimagining the future of retail. Part of this responsibility is to reconcile our past and advance racial equity and inclusion at work and in Canada. We welcome applications from talent regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by human rights legislation. As an equal opportunity employer, Hudson’s Bay is committed to providing you with a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible workplace to lead a brilliant career. If you need accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.