• Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, Life Insurance and Disability
• Additional Paid Time Off (Floater Days, Volunteer Days, Outdoor Day)
• Company Pension Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• DEI and Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Employee Friends and Family discounts

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Marketing team is looking for a Field Marketing Representative to join their team, located in Greater Montreal.

This role reports directly to the Field Marketing Manager and works closely with Marketing, Sales Management and Sales Representatives to positively affect sell-through of our product. 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

• Support the Columbia Sportswear Company Brand(s) at Retail, including Concept /Focus Shops, Brand Signage, Point of Purchase Programs, Digital Marketing with Key Specialty Accounts and Product Knowledge Clinics - LIVE & Virtual with Columbia Sportswear Company Wholesale Accounts.
• Establish and sustain positive relationships with accounts through merchandising training, product knowledge training, verbal and written communication and education of our Brand(s).
• Effectively communicate with the Columbia Sportswear Company Corporate Office, Sr. Manager Apparel Merchandising, Sales Directors, Marketing Generalist & Sr. Regional Sales Manager, Sales Reps and Retail Accounts

YOU ARE 

• Proficient at installing and maintaining Concept/Focus Shops within assigned territory. 
• Capable of managing category fixtures, brand signage and POP programs within assigned territory
• Experienced with implementing our visual merchandising standards at the retail level, creating a consistent and positive representation of our brand(s).
• Able to conduct visual merchandising and product knowledge clinics within assigned territory, training retail associates on merchandising standards, in-store guidelines and consumer buying behaviours, marketing activations, showroom/sales support, and tradeshow support.
• Capable of submitting product and marketing information / feedback to head office, Columbia Sportswear Company Sales Managers, Sales Reps and Retailers.
• Experienced in communicating current trends, competitive strategies, digital learnings and end-use consumer lifestyles to understand market needs.
• Experienced with completing, maintaining, and executing consistent retail visit reports, digital reports and schedules as per our guidelines.
• Able to manage assigned territory’s travel budget, expenses, and schedule rotation.

YOU HAVE

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing with a concentration in Visual Merchandising, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in visual merchandising within the retail apparel industry
• In-depth knowledge of visual retail merchandising principles and best practices
• Fluent in both French and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in each language, enabling effective collaboration with Senior Leadership and colleagues, clients, and suppliers outside of the Province of Quebec.
• Proven ability to work independently while adhering to overarching guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe software.
• Familiarity with ENDVR platform is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of internet and social media marketing strategies (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, RSS, SMS).
• Experience using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in delivering impactful presentation.

Please submit your resume in English and French.