Jr. Product Manager, Merchandising

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Divisional Merchandise Director, the Junior Product Manager will provide leadership and product line management for all aspects of the merchandising process. Working cross-functionally in different teams, the Junior Product Manager will successfully develop, design, and manage merchandise to drive a product line that meets business objectives and supports the company’s long-term vision.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive current/future growth of the department through the development of merchandise assortments;
• Develop a successful track record by consistently delivering on or above target results to plan;
• Implement creative and innovative strategies to drive the business plan;
• Understand and analyze market trends and competitor activity to enhance customer focus and develop innovative ideas;
• Manage OTB to drive and build business strategies;
• Collaborate with the Planning team to manage the OTB including receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and weeks of stock;
• Lead and oversee the line planning, pricing, and product development process including style and color planning, as well as sizing strategy;
• Analyze performance and plans to help identify sales and margin opportunities, driving results that exceed targets;
• Continuously strive to provide trend-right products customers and drive department growth through assortment planning;
• Quickly adapt to business and marketplace changes and trends;
• Lead business meetings effectively and efficiently, while communicating, influencing and negotiating with cross-functional teams to drive execution of the vision;
• Collaborate with the Visual team and ongoing management in the development and execution of floor sets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 2-3 years of experience in fashion buying and/or fashion product management;
• Excellent sense of style and knowledge of fashion trends;
• Strong product knowledge and a balanced combination of analytical and creative abilities to positively impact the bottom line;
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec;
• Proven planning skills with experience managing an Open-to-Buy;
• Strong teamwork abilities and leadership skills;
• Good computer skills (Excel and/or equivalent software systems);
• In-depth understanding of our brand and its target market.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

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.

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