Visual Merchandising Coordinator

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Minimum Pay (per hour) :

35.17

Maximum Pay (per hour) :

39.08

Duration : 2 Months

Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact at a global leader in the consumer goods industry? Partnering with Aquent, this innovative company is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to elevate their trade marketing initiatives. This is an incredible opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving brand visibility and sales within retail environments, directly influencing how products are presented and perceived by customers. Your meticulous eye for detail and strong data background will be crucial in shaping impactful retail programs and activations, contributing directly to the success of diverse product categories.

About the Role

As a Coordinator, Trade Marketing, you will be at the heart of executing dynamic trade marketing strategies. You will be the primary point of contact for key retail programs, guiding them from inception through to performance tracking. This role demands close collaboration with sales, marketing, visual merchandising, and external vendors to ensure flawless implementation of retail programs. Your contributions will directly enhance in-store promotions, visual merchandising, and custom shop needs, making a tangible difference in how products connect with consumers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery for critical workstreams across multiple brands.

Create and organize detailed schematics for all planograms and displays for specific business units.

Update and track all expenses related to merchandising initiatives.

Accurately forecast merchandising quantities based on established directories.

Provide essential information for briefs and codes to support merchandising efforts.

Facilitate the development and implementation of visually appealing and impactful in-store displays, including product selection, factice management, and staging.

Oversee order processing for display materials and fixtures.

Coordinate the ordering of store fixtures and factices for visual weeks, ensuring timely delivery and installation.

Track and analyze the performance of visual merchandising and POS activations, providing data-driven insights to optimize future campaigns.

Manage in-store updates, including briefing external agencies, placing purchase orders, and overseeing installation.

Manage custom shop requirements, including the development and execution of unique planograms and in-store staging.

Handle specific requests from key retail partners, such as linear updates and custom in-store activations.

Take ownership of special projects as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the trade marketing team.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in trade marketing, visual merchandising, or a related role, preferably within the consumer goods or retail industry.

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.

Solid knowledge of retail operations and visual merchandising principles.

Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.

What Sets You Apart

An exceptional data background with a proven ability to create robust, reliable data files and processes.

A meticulous approach to detailed schematics and project execution, ensuring accuracy and precision.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Marketing

Industries

Personal Care Product Manufacturing and Retail

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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