Instore Brand Program Manager - 12 Month Contract
- Kitchener, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
$41–$67 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time, Contract
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 7, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Develop and communicate visual direction for strategic brand initiatives across the store network, supporting corporate strategy and a compelling in-store customer experience. Coordinate with vendors, field teams, store management, purchasing, marketing, and other partners to execute visual programs, graphics, directives, and store-opening requirements on time.
Job details
What you’ll do Part of the Canadian Tire family is Sport Chek. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Sport Chek is proud to promote a wide selection of sports equipment, clothing and footwear of renowned and exclusive brands. By joining Sport Chek in the role of Instore Brand Program Manager- Visual you will appreciate to work with an experienced team that will welcome you. We are the destination to Stay fit. Live well. The role of the Instore Brand Program Manager is to build and deliver visual direction on key strategic initiatives across all categories. The Brand Manager is responsible for building and communicating brand initiatives across the store network supporting visual and corporate strategy while creating a compelling and dynamic customer in-store experience. Building both internal and external relationships is critical to ensure effective communication and direction is provided supporting a best-in-class customer experience. Support and build visual communications that will provide direction and insight into upcoming visual initiatives and instore visual execution. Work with key vendors on instore merchandising communication and standards and oversee vendor visual merchandising programs. Support the execution and maintenance of key brand initiatives partnering with cross functional groups to deliver timely execution and elevated brand presence in the store. Works collaboratively with field teams to support store related requests to ensure instore graphics and other related requests are executed in a timely manner and reflect our brand strategies. Support the category management team in preparing directives and support store opening requirements as needed. Collaborates and builds strong relationships with all levels of store management, visual merchandising teams, purchasing, marketing and external vendor partners. The Instore Brand Program Manager must be a strong liaison between Operations, Purchasing and Marketing, directing communication efficiently and effectively in order to meet all corporate and vendor visual objectives. What you bring Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive projects is a critical component to the success of this category. 3-5 years experience in a visual merchandising role is an asset. Fundamental computer skills are necessary to succeed in this role Microsoft Office Suite Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is an asset. High energy, enthusiasm and a drive to succeed. We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer: Career growth opportunities and product discounts Broadband Salary Range: $41.00 - $67.00 CAD hourly Our typical hiring range is between $41.00 and $54.00 hourly. Hourly decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role. #LI-NV1 This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization. We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. About Us At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better. Accommodations We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
What you’ll do
Develop and communicate visual direction for strategic brand initiatives across the store network, supporting corporate strategy and a compelling in-store customer experience. Coordinate with vendors, field teams, store management, purchasing, marketing, and other partners to execute visual programs, graphics, directives, and store-opening requirements on time.
Requirements
The role calls for exceptional communication, organization, and time-management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive projects. Three to five years of visual merchandising experience is an asset; Microsoft Office skills are necessary, while Adobe Creative Suite experience is an asset.
Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Product Discounts
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Illustrator · Preferred
- Photoshop · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- InDesign · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
- Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Visual Merchandising
- Brand Management
- Visual Communications
- Project Management
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Store Operations
- Corporate Strategy
- Talent Acquisition
- Brand Strategy
- Energetic
- Effective Communication
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Artificial Intelligence
- Broadband
- Management
- Category Management
- Customer Service
- Computer Literacy
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Office
- Operations
- Program Management
- Purchasing
- Sports Equipment
- Enthusiasm
Job areas
- Retail
- Management & Leadership
- Marketing
- Art & Design
- Sports & Recreation
- Learning and Development Program Manager
- Brand Manager
- Sales and Marketing Managers
- Marketing Managers
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