Groupe Dynamite Inc. 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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