Retail Marketplace Specialist

Panasonic Retail Marketplace Specialist

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we've been committed to improving peoples' lives and making the world a better placeone customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities

The Retail Marketplace Specialist is responsible for day-to-day execution of merchandising, sales planning, and operational activities across key retail marketplaces including Walmart.com, Best Buy Marketplace, and emerging platforms such as Target+ and Costco.com. Core to the growth of Panasonic's e-commerce business, the ideal candidate will work across categories and functions to drive all aspects of the Marketplace channel related to demand generation, digital shelf management, and reporting / analytics. This role collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to enhance and grow our Marketplace business.

Marketplace Strategy & Merchandising

Maximize product visibility, share of search, and conversion by managing catalog integrity, digital shelf presence, and content optimization. Execute daily merchandising activities across Walmart Marketplace, Best Buy Marketplace, and emerging platforms. Maintain and update product content including titles, descriptions, images, videos, and enhanced brand pages. Apply SEO best practices and keyword strategies specific to each marketplace. Support seasonal and promotional merchandising calendars in coordination with brand and sales teams. Collaborate with the Performance Marketing team to align on campaign timing and product prioritization. Provide marketplace-specific insights to inform campaign planning. Participate in campaign performance reviews and post-mortems.

Sales Planning & Performance Management

Plan, track, and optimize promotional activities to increase conversions and support sales targets. Support promotions planning utilizing sales data and performance insights. Manage pricing and promotional setup including rollback pricing, coupons, and exclusive offers. Work with Merchandising teams to develop pricing strategies and execute promotional roadmaps. Coordinate with Marketing teams on messaging and launch timelines. Coordinate with supply chain and finance teams to align inventory with sales plans. Manage internal CORF creation and promotions checkbook.

Analytics, Reporting & Optimization

Monitor sales trends, adjust forecasts, and leverage data-driven insights to ensure availability and selection. Maintain marketplace-specific sales trackers and performance dashboards using Power BI and Excel. Support business review meetings by preparing weekly and monthly sales reports. Manage monthly forecast reviews and update model-level sales plans. Review inventory and weekly sales trends to accurately make recommendations on sales forecasts. Conduct weekly audits of pricing, availability, and other digital shelf metrics.

Cross-Functional Execution & Enablement

Ensure smooth execution of Marketplace operations, including order processing, issue resolution, and compliance. Work with Marketing, Web Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams. Support onboarding of new marketplaces. Assist in resolving operational issues such as listing errors and fulfillment delays. Submit, track, and escalate support cases / tickets related to sales, marketing, and catalog issues.

Partner & Platform Collaboration

Act as subject matter expert for all things marketplaces. Coordinate and support business reviews with Retailer-side contacts. Provide operational updates and execution status for joint business planning. Stay informed on platform updates and communicate changes to internal teams.

Qualifications

Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field. 2+ years of experience in e-commerce, retail marketplace management, or D2C merchandising. Proficiency with marketplace platforms (Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Marketplace, etc.) and web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Power BI, etc.). Strong understanding of merchandising, sales planning, and digital shelf optimization. Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to adapt strategies to different retailer environments and requirements.

Desired Key Competencies

Strong understanding of Amazon's operational and marketing ecosystem, including Vendor Central, Amazon Ads, and other third-party tools; additional Seller Central experience a plus. Proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools for data analysis and insights. Strong analytical and solutions-oriented mindset to adapt to dynamic eCommerce business needs. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Self-motivated for effective and excellent follow-up and follow-thru capabilities. Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Other Requirements

Hybrid work policy (2 days in office, 3 days remote). Familiarity with marketplace tools and platforms. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, pet insurance, paid parental care leave, employee referral program, educational assistance, flexible work program, volunteer time off, casual dress code, total well being program.

We Take Opportunity Seriously : At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. The wage range of $70,000 - $80,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.