Retail Merchandising Operations Coordinator

Retail Merchandising Operations Coordinator

• Work Location: 100% Remote (EST time zone to be specified)
• Geographic Preference: Candidates located within 100 miles of New York NY 10018 strongly preferred
• Duration: 3 months (possible further extension)

• Work Hours: Standard business hours
• Start Date: Early February 2026
• Pay Rate: $25.00/hr W2 (All Inclusive)

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Role is operations-heavy not creative-only visual merchandising
• Strong emphasis on documentation accuracy compliance and coordination
• Ideal for candidates experienced in large-scale retail execution environments
• Prior experience supporting high-volume stores (1000 locations) is highly relevant

GENERAL FUNCTION

This role supports the team that manages retail merchandising in 1600 Sunglass Hut Sunglass Outfitters and host businesses. The role will develop and maintain retail merchandising guidelines and libraries as well as provide operational support regarding in-store execution. The ideal candidate would be extremely detail oriented have excellent time management skills and understand retail needs.

MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop setup guideline templates in PowerPoint and/or InDesign for new store designs and new product initiatives; coordinate template hand-off to local Retail In-Store Communications (RISC) teams for finalization and store distribution
• Own the redevelopment of and continuously update the Fixture Library document cataloging all fixtures used in stores including capacities and fixture-specific merchandising principles
• Ensure the link between the fixture library and master data; update as new fixtures arise and publish on a bi-weekly basis
• Support the FW Reset Amendment Process including organization of the amendment tracker and timely responses to store inquiries
• Support Photo Collection Validations for tests special projects and business initiatives; validate stores via photos for execution and compile compliance reporting for cross-functional partners
• Complete the Communication Request Template (CRT) for all Retail Merchandising communications
• Assist with Smartly uploads including Monthly FPG Fiscal week maps and NRR brand flows ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms
• Coordinate with FGX on Havens for new Bass Pro stores
• Organize and archive all NRR layouts maintaining clear and structured OneDrive folders for quick access and historical reference
• Support ad hoc and one-off space planning requests including layout modifications manual brand flow revisions material organization store-specific needs and last-minute partner requests

SKILLS

• Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficient in Photoshop InDesign Outlook OneDrive (shared-folder organization) and Teams
• Familiarity with space planning merchandising guidelines planograms merchandising principles or fixture mapping tools
• Highly organized
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Comfortable supporting ad hoc and urgent requests with a high level of responsiveness
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to manage processes independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Strong team skills and aptitude for cross-functional interactions

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 5 years of experience in Retail Merchandising Visual Merchandising Space Planning Operations or a similar function
• Experience in a large retail environment preferred (multi-store multi-format or specialty retail)
• Bachelors degree in Retail Merchandising Design Business Marketing or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience working with contractor or agency-style work (nice to have not required)