Merchandise Assistant

Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, Garage and Dynamite. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 4,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.

Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Summary:

Reporting to Product Manager, the Merchandise Assistant will be responsible in Assisting the Product Manager in delivering the elements of the brand through the seasons. Support the merchandising functions while showing interest in the product and enabling profitable and sustainable growth.

• Partner with Product Mangers to drive future growth of department by achieving and exceeding targets
• Identify trends that are relevant to Groupe Dynamite’s customer
• Is in constant pursuit of trends and suggests ways to impact current business with knowledge of style trends
• Demonstrate an understanding and participate in the product cycle calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Manage purchase orders and follow-ups on product status with internal clients (e.g. Import, QC etc.)
• Analyze key competitors and identify trends that are relevant to the customer and suggest actions to help grow the business
• Elevate and effectively communicate business related issues to the Product Managers in a timely manner
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the brand
• Participate in meetings by identifying missed opportunities and making appropriate suggestions for change
• Participate in the training and development of merchandise assistants and/or interns

To qualify for this role, you must have...

• DEC or Bachelor Degree in Fashion Marketing, Business Admin, Finance or related field
• 1 to 2 years in a similar role
• Strong systems knowledge: Word, Excel, Retail-1
• Strong fashion sense/brand vision
• Bilingualism

Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs, you will be at the forefront of a growing organisation that understands the importance of investing in people.

You and your family can enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a very flexible vacation program.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last - we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.