Mario Larouche
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dynamic merchandising leader with extensive experience at Hudson's Bay Company, driving sales through innovative visual strategies and effective employee training. Proven ability to enhance team performance and foster vendor relationships, resulting in increased customer engagement and retention. Skilled in retail operations and organizational development, consistently achieving impactful results.
Dedicated , professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising, Visual and Operation Director
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY
07.2017 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
Hudson's Bay
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure high-quality fixtures and promotional materials at competitive prices.
- Continuously monitored industry trends and innovations in visual merchandising, integrating new ideas into regional strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Implemented creative solutions to address unique challenges faced by individual stores based on their specific layout or demographic considerations, tailoring strategies to drive success.
- Partnered with marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging across all channels, amplifying brand visibility both in-store and online.
- Boosted employee engagement by providing ongoing training opportunities related to visual merchandising best practices.
Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Continuously monitored industry trends and innovations in visual merchandising, integrating new ideas into regional strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Implemented creative solutions to address unique challenges faced by individual stores based on their specific layout or demographic considerations, tailoring strategies to drive success.
- Increased sales by developing and implementing effective visual merchandising strategies for regional stores.
- Boosted employee engagement by providing ongoing training opportunities related to visual merchandising best practices.
Director of Visual Merchandising
Hudson's Bay
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing trends within the retail industry, embracing new methods when necessary while maintaining consistent results in sales performance metrics.
- Improved store aesthetic by selecting appropriate fixtures and lighting, creating a more inviting atmosphere for customers.
- Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
- Created look and feel of visual merchandising publications to better target specific audiences.
- Improved field teams' sales by coaching on merchandising techniques.
- Revamped store layouts by implementing innovative visual merchandising techniques, resulting in increased customer engagement and sales.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to align promotional campaigns with in-store visual messaging for optimal impact on customer engagement and sales.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Hudson's Bay
07.1998 - 07.2011
- Organized special events and in-store demonstrations that showcased new products, boosting brand awareness and sales performance.
- Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing trends within the retail industry, embracing new methods when necessary while maintaining consistent results in sales performance metrics.
- Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
- Improved store aesthetic by selecting appropriate fixtures and lighting, creating a more inviting atmosphere for customers.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Design
University of Quebec
Montreal, QCNo Degree - Architecture Technical
CEGEP LEVIS-LAUZON
Levis, QC05-1987
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Employee training
- Retail operations
- Effective communication
- Vendor relationships
- Creativity and innovation
- Goal setting
- Organizational development
- Staff management
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Timeline
Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
Hudson's Bay
11.2017 - 07.2018
Merchandising, Visual and Operation Director
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY
07.2017 - Current
Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
05.2014 - 11.2017
Director of Visual Merchandising
Hudson's Bay
07.2011 - 05.2014
Visual Merchandising Manager
Hudson's Bay
07.1998 - 07.2011
No Degree - Environmental Design
University of Quebec
No Degree - Architecture Technical
CEGEP LEVIS-LAUZON
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