Senior Manager (Arc’teryx)- career opportunities in Canada

Job Title: Senior Manager – In-Store Excellence
Job type:Full-time
Company: Arc’teryx
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: 26/08/2013
Arc’teryx is an energetic and exceptionally innovative company, with over 500 employees. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo. At the foundation of our organization is a dynamic team of exceptionally talented, fun, and active people.

Our modern head office is located on Vancouver’s picturesque North Shore, near the Second Narrows Bridge. We promote a casual and fun work environment that supports and encourages work-life balance. We also have plenty of parking, a bike room, indoor staff bouldering gym, frequent summer BBQs and other events, as well as a great employee discount.

We are looking for a senior marketing professional to join our team as Senior Manager, In-Store Excellence. In this role, you will works strategically within the Marketing Department to drive the Arc’teryx in-store brand experience with the ultimate objective of increasing sell-through, communicating brand articulation and seasonal assortments. North Vancouver, BC. Canada.

Ideally you will have:

• 7+ years strategic in-store excellence leadership experience operating at senior level, preferably within the outdoor equipment/clothing industry
• Experience using product merchandising tools
• International working experience, with understanding of European, North American and Asian consumers and distribution channels
• Proven communication skills in an international and complex working environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Build the 4 year rolling Arc’teryx global in-store marketing strategy and tools to maximize brand value and product sell through for Brand Stores, Partner Stores, SIS and POP
• Apply a holistic approach to in-store marketing, applying key purchase drivers and creating relevant and measurable programs. Set clear in-store excellence KPI’s for each specific channel: Brand Store, Partner Store, SIS
• Oversee the planning, design and management of but not limited to: store design, propping tools, fixtures, signage, and window tools
• Manage global implementation of merchandising principals across retail and wholesale accounts
• Oversee the planning, design and management of sales launch/trade show experience
• Constantly increase cost effectiveness of in-store marketing programs
• Works closely with internal departments and marketing directors to include effective in-store marketing programs into seasonal marketing plans
• Create and drive seasonal B2C in-store excellence calendar
• Responsible for in-store excellence budgeting including: fixture and POP inventory, store build out cost targets and regional budget allocation
• Understand and align with brand equity and brand marketing strategy
• Cooperate with Commercial teams in order to incorporate assortment planning, product merchandizing and SKU management into the in-store marketing strategy and programs
• Work closely with B2C marketing team to optimize multi-channel consistency and synergy
• Present seasonal in-store excellence plan including but not limited to: global budget, strategy, tool kit, and calendar at seasonal meetings
• Interact with local markets and zone roles to implement the Arc’teryx in-store marketing strategy, merchandising and programs

How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, then please apply by attaching your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com.
It is important to quote “1307-ISE-web” in the subject line of your email.

Arc’teryx hires on the basis of merit and is committed to Employment Equity.