Product Assistant 12-month contract

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to jumpstart your career in fashion This role is your springboard into the world of fashion buying. As a Product Assistant youll gain hands-on experience creating purchase orders ensuring accuracy and managing key product information all while being exposed to product selection and developing a strong sense of fashion aesthetics. Youll work closely with the fashion buying team and report to a Product Manager and play an essential role in bringing collections to life.

What youll do:

• Create purchase orders and follow up on status
• Assist with preparing best-seller lists learning how product performance and fit influence buying decisions
• Review product samples labels and marketing materials to ensure accuracy building attention to detail and industry knowledge
• Maintain and update key documentation including lookbooks and purchase order records while learning how information drives business decisions
• Manage and organize product information within internal systems gaining hands-on experience with tools used in fashion operations
• Prepare materials for and participate in team meetings supporting the flow of communication between buying and product development
• Identify opportunities for process improvements contributing to how the team operates efficiently

Qualifications :

Who you are:

• College diploma in Fashion Merchandising or related field of study
• Minimum 1-year related experience
• Excellent sense of style and knowledge of fashion trends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good understanding of competitive landscape and trends
• Bilingual 

Additional Information :

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-being first: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible time off: Paid leave sick days and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive discounts: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from Penningtons Reitmans and RW&CO.
• Referral rewards: Refer friends and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team.
• Growth opportunities: Annual bonuses career advancement and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status offering different perks depending on whether youre full-time part-time or under contract.

If this inspires youlets talk. Send us your resume today! 

By the way did you know that RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference. 

There are many ways to wear a career at RCL! #ReadytoRCL 

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience. 

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract