PRODUCT MERCHANDISING MANAGER - Remote

Consumer electronic/accessories tech company is looking to hire a Product Merchandising Manager either remote(West Coast) or 2 days/week in Boulder, CO. 

The Role:

We are looking for a strategic Product Merchandising Manager adept in lifecycle and P&L management, with a specialized focus on channel-specific merchandising. This is a pivotal role that manages products from inception to discontinuation, optimizes financial performance, and spearheads merchandising efforts tailored to different sales channels. The ideal candidate will bring channel-specific insights into new SKU development and possess a strong capability in crafting channel-specific reporting to measure performance against strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Channel Merchandising: Develop and execute merchandising strategies specific to each sales channel to enhance product visibility, customer engagement, and profitability throughout the product life cycle.
• Lifecycle and P&L Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, setting and managing P&L targets in collaboration with finance, ensuring product strategies are financially sound and aligned with business goals.
• SKU Development Input: Provide channel-specific viewpoints and insights to inform the new SKU development and NPD process, ensuring product offerings meet the distinct needs of each channel.
• Channel-Specific Reporting: Independently develop and maintain detailed reports measuring channel performance against strategic objectives, leveraging data to drive decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, marketing, and sales to ensure a synergistic approach to retailer presentations, product introductions, growth, and decline across all channels.
• Market Analysis: Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to refine channel strategies, keeping products competitive and market-relevant.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field;
• At least 5 years of experience in product merchandising, lifecycle management, and strategic financial planning, with a focus on channel strategy in the consumer electronics, fashion or beauty industry.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, P&L management, and developing channel-specific merchandising plans.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a track record of using data to inform decision-making.
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to independently generate and interpret channel performance reports.

Salary: $85,000-$100,000 + bonus