Retail Merchandising Career at Bass Pro Shops Canada in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role is an entry- to mid-level retail operations position with Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's, one of North America's largest outdoor sporting goods retailers. It offers a clear, structured environment with defined responsibilities — a good fit for those building foundational retail and merchandising skills.
Skills developed include:
- Inventory management and planogram execution — transferable to supply chain and retail management roles.
- Visual merchandising — valuable in retail buying, brand management, or store management career paths.
- OMNI fulfillment experience — increasingly in demand as retail shifts to omnichannel models.
Work-life balance signals: Overnight shifts are a notable lifestyle trade-off. While competitive wages often include a shift premium for overnight work, the schedule can disrupt personal routines and social life long-term.
Compensation: No salary is listed, but overnight retail positions in Winnipeg typically range from CA$15–$19/hour. Bass Pro's mention of "competitive wages" and a full benefits package suggests this may be above Manitoba's minimum wage.
Green flags: Explicit mention of unlimited career advancement opportunities and an established internal promote-from-within culture at a large brand. The Bass Pro Cares Fund also signals a company that invests in employee welfare.
Red flag to watch: No salary transparency. Ask directly about overnight shift premiums and benefits eligibility timelines during interviews.
Reporting to the Overnight Supervisor, the Overnight Task Team Outfitter assists in the overall operational function of the retail store by reducing the amount of non-selling tasks conducted by the Sales Outfitters, allowing them to focus on legendary customer service and selling opportunities.
Responsibilities- Conducts general replenishment for all areas including Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Marine/Water Sports, Apparel, Footwear, Hunt Clothing and Gifts.
- Supports inventory management in partnership with the Inventory Control team by completing on demand counts, empty peg scanning, display integrities, etc.
- Performs temporary and permanent price change execution including tagging, signage and inventory adjustment review.
- Performs recovery tasks across departments including folding, repackaging, sorting, facing and re-hanging.
- Supports visual merchandising for assigned areas including fixture replacement, updating signage, updating end caps, visual merchandising directives, floor moves and mannequin dressing, prep and setup of merchandise for ads, and performs resets for assigned departments when required.
- Supports planogram execution and maintenance through all hardlines departments.
- Supports OMNI fulfillment during peak business.
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service and ensures a pleasant shopping experience for all customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- One or more years' experience in a sales or service environment is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Familiarity with planograms and visual merchandising is preferred.
- Ability to identify and replenish out of stock or low stock inventory.
- Available to work overnight shifts.
- Ability to provide superior customer service.
- Ability to use good judgment and logic.
- Experience in a related field or outdoor lifestyle.
- Knowledge of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's specific products is an asset.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Benefits- Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Fun work environment
- Competitive wages
- Excellent benefits
- Unlimited career advancement opportunities
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
Bass Pro Shops
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