Physical Merchandising Project Manager III

Job Description

Partner with the Regional VM Lead to initiate, progress and deliver project activities Act as a key point of contact driving activity between global fixture vendor partners, graphic companies, channel marketing managers, creative and marketing Track and manage the financial aspect of projects. Use internal payment systems and tools to progress payment activities. Work closely with team members to ensure all activities are on budget Work to identify areas to value engineer, negotiate with vendors on deliverables such as production, kitting & shipping costs Maintain project trackers to ensure all updates execute on time Work on internal process development, collaborate with team members to drive efficiencies for physical merchandising initiatives, especially across VR counterparts Organize vendor partner conference calls weekly to track and update progress ensuring all deadline dates are on track Prepare internal communications to convey and drive understanding of project plans and activity status

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of retail project management experience, preferably within the consumer electronics category Understanding of 3rd party retail, first hand experience working with NA partners such as: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Costco etc. Understanding of the fixture design, development and implementation process Communication skills with a focus on detail Advanced MS office skills (and proficient with equivalent Google docs) Proficient in the creation and maintenance of project trackers across multiple programs and stakeholders Experience maintaining budgets Able to thrive in a constant changing environment Experience with Telco operators a plus (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) First hand experience of the 2D artwork production process, from creative layout through to print production Experience of AV (Audiovisual) retail display technology Experience of qualitative and quantitative retail research projects

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].