Manager, Merchandising Layout Planning

• Provide, as a primary responsibility, store layout and merchandising plan recommendations.
• Ensure all required delivery deadlines are met.
• Communicate plans to various multifunctional teams (internal and external).
• Produce a complete set of layout plans—including electrical, construction, and demolition plans, when applicable—to represent the best merchandising strategy for the appropriate banner.
• Work closely with multifunctional teams such as Construction, Merchandising, Planograms, and Operations to deliver data‑driven plans and support merchandising strategy direction regarding bay counts and square footage allocation.
• Recommend improvements to business processes.
• Serve as the central point of contact for affiliated project proposals to ensure adequate satisfaction and follow‑through on the agreed‑upon project requirements. This includes communicating related fees and payments.
• Manage more common complex issues and escalate situations not previously encountered.
• Refer to business processes and documented practices based on previous experience.
• Maintain the integrity of all prototypes and ensure alignment of layout proposals, change requests, and project submissions.
• Review and interpret architectural plan specifications and update them accordingly.
• Provide sketches for planning various projects.
• Identify, organize, resolve, and escalate project issues as necessary.
• Immediately address identified problems; engage other departments for support when needed. Provide support to other departments as required.
• Foster a collaborative environment by working with peers to solve problems and share information with colleagues, managers, and clients when applicable.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the National Store Layout Director.

• Possess a university degree, college diploma, and/or 3–5 years of equivalent professional experience in retail or a similar role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoDesk, Revit, or similar design software (an asset).
• Proficiency with space‑management software (an asset).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support multiple teams.
• Ability to work in a transforming environment.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Motivated and well‑organized, with strong prioritization skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Adaptable during peak periods.
• Strong time‑management skills to ensure all tasks and activities are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience participating in project teams.
• Demonstrated cross‑functional work experience.
• Retail experience is an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to interact effectively with management and all levels of the organization.
• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Electric car charging stations
• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

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