Merchandising Associate

Overview

The Merchandising Associate plays a key role in enhancing the customer shopping experience by standardizing and improving product displays, which in turn supports sales growth. This position involves completing merchandising reset activities as specified by planograms and other execution plans, requiring reliable transportation to commute regularly between two Halifax area locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement merchandising resets as directed by the Planogram Team.
• Assist in launching merchandising projects involving end caps, dump bins, and promotional displays.
• Manage seasonal product displays.
• Execute merchandising strategies supporting promotions and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain display functionality, ensure bay sets are clean, clearly priced, well-stocked, and neatly presented.
• Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday from 6am to 3pm, with occasional weekend shifts as business demands.

Candidate Qualifications

• Interest in merchandising with adaptability to frequent changes; prior merchandising experience is a benefit.
• Basic carpentry skills, such as using hand tools, drills, and saws.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using smartphones and various apps applicable to bay upkeep and reporting.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Self-driven with capability to collaborate closely with team members daily.
• Effective task prioritization focused on results.
• Must have own dependable transportation for travel between Lower Sackville and Halifax’s Bayers Lake.
• CSA approved steel-toed boots are mandatory.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to work at heights due to equipment training requirements.

Company and Team Information

Established in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited operates throughout Eastern Canada and parts of the USA, employing a diverse and dedicated workforce of 20,000. The company fosters an inclusive, talent-promoting culture focused on integrity and impactful results. They prioritize accessibility and accommodations to support all employees and candidates.

Kent Building Supplies, part of this group, is Atlantic Canada's leading retailer in building materials, with 48 stores and a robust online presence. Focused on excellent customer service and comprehensive product offerings, Kent invests in staff training and industry-leading technologies to fuel growth and innovation within its 3,700-strong team.

Diversity and Inclusion

This employer values diversity and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification fully, promoting an inclusive environment where contributions from all are valued.

Recruitment combines human evaluation and responsible AI technology to fairly assess applicants while protecting privacy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.