Team Leader; VM- Mills, Ontario

team leader (vm)- adidas vaughan mills, 2022, vaughan, ontario, canada purpose & impact on organization

contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by ensuring the highest level of visual merchandising execution, brand presentation, and consumer experience within the store.

support the store management team by driving consistent implementation of adidas visual merchandising standards, seasonal directives, commercial priorities, and product presentation strategies.

lead and execute all visual merchandising standards across the sales floor, windows, mannequins, campaign zones, and key product areas.

ensure the store is presented according to adidas brand standards, seasonal direction, and commercial priorities.

support the planning and execution of floor sets, product launches, promotional changes, and weekly visual updates.

maintain strong product presentation through effective replenishment, size availability, and fixture organization.

partner with the store manager and leadership team to identify sales opportunities through visual presentation and product placement.

coach and guide store team members on visual merchandising standards, product stories, styling, and daily maintenance expectations.

review mannequins, feature areas, footwear walls, apparel sections, and accessories daily to ensure premium execution.

use business trends, sell-through, traffic, and consumer behaviour to support merchandising decisions.

maintain backroom organization related to vm tools, fixtures, bust forms, mannequins, and seasonal materials.

lead by example on the sales floor by delivering excellent consumer service and supporting store operations when needed.

ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company policies and procedures.

strong visual merchandising skills with a good eye for detail, styling, balance, and commercial presentation.

ability to prioritize workload and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.

strong communication and coaching skills.

ability to work collaboratively with store management and cross-functional partners.

strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through.

passion for sport, fashion, retail, and the adidas brand.

ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.

previous visual merchandising experience preferred.

previous leadership or supervisory experience is an asset.

flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

ability to lift, move fixtures/product, and use ladders safely when required.

must be able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week or based on business needs.

at adidas we have a winning culture. But to win, physical power is not enough. Just like athletes our employees need mental strength in their game. We foster the athlete’s mindset through a set of behaviors that we want to enable and develop in our people and that are at the core of our unique company culture: this is how we win while playing fair.

• courage:speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• ownership:pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• innovation: elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• teamplay: win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• integrity: play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• respect: value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

at adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– culture starts with people, it starts with you –

by recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.