Welcome Home!
We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.
Where Great Merchandising Drives Growth!
As an In-Store Merchandise Coordinator, you will lead effective merchandising and installation services while onsite at Home stores, taking initiative to deliver high-quality merchandising solutions that bring planograms to life, drive sales, and enhance the in-store experience. Led by the Supervisor, Merchandising & Systems, this opportunity suits a hands-on, solutions-oriented professional who takes ownership from planning through execution while building strong relationships with Dealers and store teams.
Please note: This is a 14-month term position.
Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:
- Serve as the on-site liaison between the Store Planner, Territory Manager, Dealer, store team, and external trades (Electrical, Plumbing, Flooring, Paint), coordinating all activities required to prepare for and deliver in-store merchandising projects.
- Lead the execution of in-store merchandising projects, including the installation of fixtures, millwork, interior signage, merchandising accessories, and product placement, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and to plan.
- Own end-to-end project delivery, managing timelines and resolving issues, delays, or changes by developing practical, on-site solutions to keep projects moving forward.
- Make real-time recommendations and adjustments to merchandising plans as required, including product assortments, category allocation, and fixture layouts, based on store conditions and Dealer needs.
- Partner closely with Dealers and store leadership through daily on-site check-ins to ensure expectations are met and merchandising outcomes support store appearance and profitability.
- Coordinate the return of surplus or unused merchandising accessories to HHSL St. Jacobs to ensure accurate inventory reconciliation and credit.
- Track, document, and submit all project-related hours, expenses, and receipts in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain strict adherence to Occupational Health & Safety standards while working in-store and on active project sites.
We’re looking for:
- Three to five years of experience in a retail store environment, with a strong focus on merchandising execution, planogram support, and in-store project coordination.
- Demonstrated proficiency in space management, merchandising standards, and retail presentation.
- Strong project execution skills, with the ability to visualize scope, take initiative, anticipate challenges, and independently lead work through to completion.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and organize teams, including planning work, assigning tasks, and driving projects through to completion.
- Solid understanding of Hardware and Building Centre retail product assortments.
- Hands-on assembly and basic carpentry skills, with the ability to install and assemble store fixtures and merchandising components.
- Flexibility and agility to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities, store conditions, or project timelines.
- A professional, customer-focused approach, with the communication skills to work effectively with Dealers, store teams, and trades.
- Flexibility to work extended hours and travel extensively as required.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft applications (email, reporting, expense submission, and planograms).
- Working knowledge of Home’s systems (Oracle, Connect, POS) is considered an asset.
- Fluently bilingual in French and English is an asset.
- Ability to safely meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and operating equipment such as ladders, pump trucks, skyjacks, and hand tools.
- Ability to support a fully remote role requiring extensive travel across Canada, with preference for candidates based in Ontario.
How we’ll make you feel at Home
Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:
- The expected starting salary range for this role is $51,400 - $67,400; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Group RRSP.
- Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
- Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.
Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.
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