Summer Student - Visual Merchandising & Liquor Marketing

Reporting to the Program Manager, Visual Merchandising, the summer student will be working closely with the Visual Merchandising and Liquor Marketing teams.

• Refresh, reorganize, and catalogue photo libraries and planoguides. This will include developing a streamlined process for new files as well as organizing and archiving existing ones.
• Create a merchandising inventory database system for all assets.
• Assist in providing constructive feedback on design and merchandising creative concepts and drafts.
• Research and test modern retail merchandising solutions to improve the in-store experience. 
• Update fixture merchandising guides with new photos and updated layouts.
• Research jurisdictional information on categories of focus and create proposals for improvements, including merchandising plans.
• Development of a new procedure, checklist, and reporting process to track budget spending from multiple marketing accounts.
• Visit various Liquor Mart locations to complete merchandising checklists and scorecards ensuring proper brand standards are followed and displays are correct.
• Travel required to multiple MBLL work locations. Personal vehicle and valid MB Driver’s license are a requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• University faculty and course(s): Marketing, Retail Management, Creative Communications, Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work both remotely and report to the sites as required.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail required.
• Intermediate or better skills with the Microsoft Office Portfolio (Word, Excel, TEAMS, PowerPoint) and proficiency in data management.
• Above average communication skills (both electronic and in person communication and follow up with a variety of departments is required).
• Basic design skills or proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign considered an asset.
• Retail experience considered an asset.
• Knowledge of liquor products and categories considered an asset.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds required and stand for longer periods of time when on site.

All applications are due by February 3, 2026.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.