Posted 13 months ago
Area Visual Manager, QC/ATL
@ JD Sports Canada
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
JD Sports Canada is hiring an Area Visual Manager for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, reporting to the AD of GTM Planning. The role leads a small group of stores to execute visual directives, shape the customer journey through visual presentation and store storytelling, and coach visual teams. Hybrid, full-time permanent, with frequent travel across the area.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver visual directives across stores in Quebec and Atlantic Canada
- Lead and coach visual managers and store visual teams
- Oversee windows, signage, floor layouts and seasonal presentations
- Track visual compliance and report to district and retail leadership
- Support new store openings and cross-functional brand execution
Requirements summary:
- 2 to 3 years of visual merchandising leadership at area or multi-store level
- Strong knowledge of brand presentation, customer flow and adjacencies
- Ability to coach diverse teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Numerate, able to analyze sales and compliance data
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Arts & media |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Store, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
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JD Sports Canada
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Full company description
In 2021 JD Sports expanded into the Canadian market and you can now find us across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. We combine the best of physical and digital retail to give a compelling consumer proposition with JD over 900 stores across 21 territories worldwide. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading sports fashion multi-channel retailer of branded sports and casual wear. We are proud to offer customers the latest products from globally recognised brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma andThe North Face, with strong private labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand. We inspire our people to reach for higher levels of performance. To achieve these standards, we only recruit the best! All of our colleagues are highly skilled, self-motivated and constantly pursue perfection. The opportunity to progress arise quickly for those with the right qualities and ambition. We encourage our people to seek ways to improve our business by challenging how we merchandise, sell and manage the business, being creative and always thinking forward by suggesting alternative solutions. Colleagues from all levels of the organisation come together to solve problems and seize all opportunities. Our people are at the core of JD Sports and everything we do – could you be the nextcolleague to join the King of Trainers?
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- 941 E Hastings St, 6, Vancouver, BC V6A 0H1, CA
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- JD Sports Canada
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In 2021 JD Sports expanded into the Canadian market and you can now find us across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. We combine the best of physical and digital retail to give a compelling consumer proposition with JD over 900 stores across 21 territories worldwide. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading sports fashion multi-channel retailer of branded…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 395 |
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Department: Retail Head Office
Location: Montreal
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
Our Visual Merchandising team is looking for an Area Visual Manager (AVM) for the Quebec and Atlantic Canada region.
Reporting to the AD – GTM Planning, the Area Visual Manager leads a small group of stores. The AVM will be responsible for ensuring consistent execution of visual directives, enhancing the customer journey through visual presentation, and driving compelling in-store storytelling.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Brand & Visual Presentation:
- Deliver visual merchandising excellence across all stores in the area, ensuring directives are fully executed and adapted to local demographics and customer trends
- Partner with Store Managers and District Visual Managers to create visually compelling displays that inspire and guide customers through the store
- Oversee window displays, signage, in-store displays, floor layouts, and seasonal or promotional presentations
- Ensure all brand standards are met, reflecting company culture, product positioning, and target market
- Review weekly directives and share Tableau top-seller reports with stores in the area
Customer Experience:
- Create immersive shopping experiences by ensuring seamless flow, density, and adjacencies across the sales floor
- Support seasonal launches, campaigns, and vendor shop-in-shop activations with elevated visual execution
- Maintain store environments that are clean, safe, and inspiring for customers
People and Talent Management:
- Lead, coach, and develop Visual Managers and store-level visual teams to maximize performance
- Build strong relationships with Store Managers and associates, fostering collaboration between visual and operations
- Support onboarding and continuous training of visual merchandising techniques
- Provide regular feedback using restore images, set clear objectives, and promote a high-performance mindset across teams
Operations:
- Support new store openings with planning and execution of all visual merchandising requirements
- Ensure visual standards are aligned with stock levels, product arrivals, and floor capacity plans
- Monitor BOH organization to ensure product availability supports visual execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to deliver consistent brand expression
- Track and report on compliance of visual execution across the area
Communication & Reporting:
- Act as the primary liaison between store teams, District Visuals, and Corporate Visual Merchandising
- Share directives, plans, and feedback in a timely and actionable way
- Consolidate insights from stores to provide recommendations for future directives and execution strategies
- Present visual performance updates and insights to the District Visual Manager and Retail leadership
Other:
- Travel frequently across the assigned area to support store execution
- Assist in special projects, including fixture reviews and RPS reviews as needed
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
- 2–3 years of visual merchandising leadership experience at area or multi-store level
- Strong knowledge of brand presentation, customer flow, and product adjacencies
- Ability to inspire and coach diverse teams, from store associates to visual managers
- Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
- Numerate, with the ability to analyze sales and compliance data to drive insights
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Other Benefits:
- Includes medical, optical, and dental
- Paid time off – Includes vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Store discount – Includes staff discount, family & friends discount
- Travel perks – Includes exclusive hotel deals in major cities (Vancouver, Toronto, NYC, Los Angeles)
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