Brand Environment District Manager, Levi's

JOB DESCRIPTION

We believe that clothes and how you make them can make a difference.

Since 1853, we’ve been passionate about innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants.

We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.

A company doesn’t last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values.

We employ more than 17,000 people around the world supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen®. Our employees are committed to progress, authenticity and collaboration.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Brand Environment - U.S. & Canada, the Brand Environment District Manager, Canada, manages the implementation of window, in store and Brand Environment activities in alignment with Global and Local Brand Environment strategies to achieve a premium brand experience in retail stores.

Note this role is required visit stores 2-3 days per week, the corporate office located in Markham ON one day per week, with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.

About the Job

• With HQ Brand Environment Team, plan and discuss annual Brand Environment priorities and financial investment levels
• Work in collaboration to implement Brand Environment activities in alignment with the Global / Local Environment strategy, up to specified quality standards and across the relevant retail (mainline + outlet)
• Manage the production, logistic and implementation process of required Brand Environment tools that fall out of central production scope;

following brand guidelines / seasonal direction and validating with HQ Brand Environment partners before execution (through print management and / or local suppliers)

• Partner closely with Brand Marketing implementing different marketing activation programs as well as with the Store Implementation Teams to maintain and upgrade the store environments
• Ensure store staff are equipped with brand, product and visual merchandising know how to build brand loyalty, inspire consumers and create sell out
• Manage local Brand Environment budget
• Responsible of all new store openings and refit projects working closely with the District Manager and HQ team to be on time according to the planned timeline.

Manage the project budgets within the given plans and ensure all openings are according to the Global standards

• Attend weekly business reviews and provide insights and feedback from a BX point-of-view. Partner with cluster BX team to provide solutions to market business needs and challenges.
• Maintain consistent check-in meetings as part of dotted line reporting to Retail Director.
• Hold open office hours for district managers and store leaders to provide support on BX strategies for stores. Review store submitted photos and provide coaching and feedback on execution
• Attend monthly calls with Cluster BX teams to review and understand monthly floorset, provide hindsighting feedback on prior floorset direction.

About You

• Completion of post-graduate studies in similar field
• 2-5 years previous visual merchandising experience at a market or corporate level
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to write easily understood directives and email communications
• Ability to informally lead, influence, and motivate retail teams
• Understanding of visual merchandising techniques
• Working knowledge of Adobe suite, Excel and Word processing software
• Ability to travel to stores and markets across Canada and spend 2-3 days in stores per week.1 mandatory office day in Markham ON office
• Ability to work cross-functional, through sometimes ambiguous direction to develop strategies and gain approval thru various work streams
• Ability to manage several projects at once
• Creative thinker

Perks & Benefits

• Annual leave of 3 weeks, and incremental vacation entitlement based on tenure,
• Six paid sick days per year,
• 1 Wellness Day per QTR,
• 12 additional paid holidays per year,
• Day 1 enrollment into DCPP with 3% employer contribution,
• Day 1 eligibility to participate in RRSP including up to 3% employer match
• Day 1 Medical / Dental / Vision eligibility with up to 80% coverage
• Employer paid life insurance & AD&D worth 1-year annual earnings,
• Short and Long-Term Disability eligibility
• Discounted gym membership
• 60% clothing discount

Levi Strauss & Co. is an EEO employer, strongly committed to a diverse workforce. Levi Strauss & Co. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Recruiter if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Informing the Company that you require an accommodation will not impact the selection process in any way, either favorably or negatively.

LOCATION

Markham, ON, CAN

FULL TIME / PART TIME

Full time

Current LS&Co Employees