Merchandising Coordinator
About The Position
Road Runner Sports is looking for a Merchandising Coordinator to join their growing Merchandising team. This is an entry-level role with significant learning opportunities, suitable for individuals who are organized, curious, analytical, and eager to build a career in e-commerce and merchandising. The role involves supporting the Senior Merchandise Manager and Category Managers by enhancing product presentation on the website, managing product setup and launches, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to visual storytelling. It is ideal for those who appreciate both detail-oriented tasks and strategic, big-picture thinking.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 0–2 years of experience in e-commerce, merchandising, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- A proactive, self-starter mindset, you take ownership and follow through
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- A genuine interest in merchandising, retail, and consumer products
Responsibilities
- Support Product & Site Merchandising: Ensure product data, pricing, imagery, and attributes are accurate and customer-ready across the site.
- Assist with seasonal assortment updates on category and product pages.
- Monitor product placement, categorization, and on-site presentation to ensure a seamless shopping experience.
- Maintain product accuracy using Product Information Management (PIM) tools and submit Jira tickets as needed.
- Bring Products to Market: Coordinate and support timely product launches aligned with the product roadmap.
- QA new product introductions to ensure SKUs are live, orderable, and merchandised correctly.
- Support 3rd-party fulfillment partner (3PF) communications and updates.
- Analyze, Learn, & Optimize: Assist with basic product performance reviews and flag opportunities for improvement.
- Support gap and competitive analysis at the market level.
- Stay on top of industry trends through competitive shopping, social media, search trends, and trade shows.
- Collaborate & Communicate: Create and maintain monthly visual merchandising boards for cross-functional partners.
- Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as the business evolves.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Discounts on gear and footwear
- Free running and walking events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
