Job Details

A fast-paced, dynamic retail organization in the beauty space is seeking a Project Manager, Merchandising Space Optimization to support store planning, mapping, and merchandising execution across a large U.S. fleet. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Retail Operations, Visual Marketing, and Inventory, to support store retrofits and enhancements while maintaining critical merchandising databases and driving sales-focused decisions. We are seeking an organized, analytical, and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys managing complex projects and timelines.

***This is a fully remote, open-ended contract role.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of merchandise planning and store mapping for freestanding and shop-in-shop retail locations
• Assist in implementing merchant strategies and field requests on store maps, contributing to biannual store rebranding efforts
• Manage multiple store enhancement and retrofit projects across varying timelines and scopes
• Execute against master timelines and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
• Maintain and update merchandising databases, including branded space allocation by store and fixture
• Create and manage assortments, including tracking inventory start and end dates impacted by store updates
• Partner with regional and district teams to align on store needs and final layouts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Property Development, Procurement, Retail Operations, Visual Marketing, and Inventory teams
• Analyze store-level performance and brand productivity to support merchandising decisions
• Support budget awareness by identifying cost-saving opportunities and sales-driving initiatives

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in retail, preferably in merchandising, operations, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams and levels
• Proactive, positive team player with a strong sense of ownership

Compensation

$30–$37/hr

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