Trade Merchandising Specialist (Remote)

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

What Youll Do:

The Trade Merchandising Specialist plays a key role in the US Trade/Display Marketing team managing the end-to-end process of planning development and execution for in-store displays that support the SharkNinja product portfolio. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to consolidate and interpret data providing actionable insights into display performance milestones and opportunities for enhancement. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Trade Marketing the Trade Merchandising Specialist operates in a fast-paced collaborative environment ensuring the seamless production and delivery of impactful displays across a variety of retail partners. As a Trade Merchandising Specialist you will oversee the comprehensive process of display planning production and execution across multiple channels. Youll ensure seamless coordination with internal teams vendors and retailers to meet deadlines and uphold SharkNinjas high standards of execution. The Trade Merchandising Specialist is ideal for a detail-oriented highly organized individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Display Planning and Coordination:

• Collaborate with China Planners and NPD Planners to manage display builds ensuring all specifications (AW PIS ID Specs) are uploaded
• Partner with Sales teams to align on display needs quantities and set timelines
• Communicate distribution display lists to guarantee 100% accuracy in handling and delivery
• Oversee the creation of in-store fact tags display labels box prints club pallet mock-ups and other display materials
• Support the development of merchandising strategies for all accounts

Tracking and Reporting:

• Monitor display commitments milestones and program statuses to ensure all initiatives remain on track addressing corrective actions as needed
• Provide updates on production timelines to key stakeholders including brand sales operations PMO logistics supply chain and vendor teams ensuring 100% on-time and budget delivery
• Assist with forecasting order tracking and shipping coordination in collaboration with sales supply planning and demand teams
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve issues related to display inventory account orders and shipping status

Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Conduct reviews with vendors to ensure timely delivery and clear expectations regarding timelines and quality standards
• Manage the receipt of product CAD files and oversee the internal and external approval process for display structures and creative assets
• Collaborate with product development creative and brand teams to meet vendor requirements
• Ensure retailer-specific guidelines are followed and maintain display setup sheets within retailer portals

Order and Logistics Management:

• Manage PO creation and reporting to ensure timely processing and delivery of purchase orders
• Track display builds from vendor pickup to final delivery ensuring a smooth process and timely execution
• Oversee SKU authentications and coordinate display setup in retailer portals
• Proactively monitor display orders and shipments to address discrepancies and ensure accurate timelines

Special Projects and Ad Hoc Duties:

• Perform ad hoc analytics and support special projects as needed
• Assist in the kickoff of new display projects in collaboration with key cross functional teams managing critical production and delivery steps

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in marketing or equivalent professional experience
• 0-2 years of professional experience preferably with exposure to retail or merchandising environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to deliver accurate actionable insights
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and create impactful reports to support strategic decisions
• A proactive and innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge traditional processes and introduce improvements