Director Merchandising -TSC

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TSC is looking for a talented Director, Merchandising to lead the Merchandising function across all key product categories, including Fashions, Jewelry Home, Health & Beauty, and Electronics. In this role, you will play a critical role in continuously enhancing our brand and product portfolio, while working cross-functionally to drive and optimize financial results. We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for the retail industry, who has the innate ability to make the right product bets, and to lead a team towards success.  

In this role, you will be the subject matter expert on “what we sell” and also “how and where we sell it.” You understand that you cannot answer these questions alone, as such you will lean on input from your peers – on customer insights, channel performance, financial considerations, technology, and platform capabilities – to adapt and inform your recommendations. You will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, evaluating various partnerships and external considerations, helping to scale our digital marketplace and driving a holistic vision of our merchandise and revenue strategy. This is a unique opportunity to be at the centre of TSC’s business, and a part of the TSC Leadership Team.

What you will do....

• Develop and execute merchandise strategies to support all selling channels, with consideration for market trends and financial targets.
• Drive the delivery of topline product sales and product margins (KPI’s)
• Monitor performance and drive course correction as necessary, while chasing opportunities
• Regularly measure, assess, and share results of category performance and implementation of changes in item mix, style, assortment, or vendors to meet business goals.
• Grow product portfolio and sales, by identifying opportunities with existing partnerships, while establishing new merchandise partnerships (including negotiating and aligning on commercial terms)
• Establish a pipeline of key best-in-class relationships and potential future partners / vendors.
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with partners and facilitate broader strategic discussion with TSC Leadership as appropriate.
• Hold direct responsibility for the development of all Today’s Show Stoppers
• Work collaboratively with the Broadcast team to optimize the live show approach, efficiency, and effectiveness at all times.
• Work collaboratively with peers in Marketing, Brand and Digital to align on consumer and market trends to collectively decide which products to pursue and ensure their success in the market.
• Provide leadership to the Merchandising team; support & empower Direct Reports; ensure the overall group is adept at “planning the work and working the plan” with ease and competence.
• Support TSC long term vision and strategy by working in partnership with Rogers Sports & Media’s Business Development, Advertising, and Content teams to develop or support new initiatives to “test and learn” revenue growth fundamentals.
• Support TSC VP and GM to enable effective communication of strategies and plans to various stakeholders (internal and external including senior leadership, Executives, and other areas of the organization(s))

What you will bring...

• 8-10+ years of senior Merchandising experience, with strong industry knowledge and a robust retail network
• Ability to work in a fluid manner within a fast-paced, complex and unique business model
• Passion and interest in current retail transformations and evolution of customer experiences associated with shopping.
• Demonstrated history of executing and delivering successful results within Merchandising, including winning on product bets
• Strong team leadership AND followership skills; ability to inspire and be inspired by others.
• Proven success in change leadership
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with both internal and external partners
• Equal ability to think and do; proactive.
• Ability to navigate large organization; optimize for speed.

Here’s what you can expect in return: 

• A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets 
• A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers 
• A team that trusts and wants to win together 
• Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”  
• Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android/Mac or PC etc.)

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 59 Ambassador Dr (096), Mississauga, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Retail (Store Management / Corporate) & Merchandising
Requisition ID: 291935

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Posting Notes:  Rogers Sports & Media