Merchandising Coordinator

Aston Carter•Austin, TX

7d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Coordinator provides advice, guidance, and hands-on support to regional and store-level operations, with a focus on merchandising initiatives. The role supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational programs and projects, including large-scale merchandising reflows across retail locations. The Coordinator works closely with store and regional leadership to communicate objectives, profitability expectations, priorities, performance standards, and other key parameters, and to ensure teams receive the training and support needed to execute programs effectively and consistently. This is a contract position based fully onsite in Austin, Texas, with some flexibility as appropriate for project needs. The typical daily schedule is approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role supports Project Nexus, an initiative to carry out approximately 300 store reflows across the United States, and includes regular sprint or stand-up meetings with the internal project team. The work involves frequent interaction with store leaders, team members, and merchandising stakeholders in a professional retail and office setting, with occasional in-store support. The hourly pay range is $30.00–$32.00. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and paid time off or leave. Eligibility and benefit terms may depend on job classification, employment length, elections, and plan or program terms.

Requirements

2 to 3+ years of experience in retail, grocery, convenience, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
Strong understanding of merchandising concepts and practices, including planograms, store resets, and third-party vendor relationships.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including managing and analyzing merchandising and operations data.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint, and email management systems.
Basic knowledge of specialty retail areas such as coffee, tea, produce, bakery, or similar product categories.
Working knowledge of technical skills associated with assigned specialty areas to support store teams effectively.
Ability to build positive working relationships, establish credibility, and develop rapport with store and regional leaders and team members.

Responsibilities

Provide advice, guidance, and support for assigned programs and processes within specific stores and regions, ensuring alignment with operational and merchandising strategies.
Collaborate with store and regional leaders to understand communication, training, and operational needs and build cooperative working relationships.
Educate and train Team Members, buyers, Team Leaders, and other stakeholders on program and project objectives, standards, and requirements, particularly for merchandising execution.
Evaluate team execution and provide feedback on sales, margins, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing, and promotions.
Monitor and maintain quality standards, supporting efforts to keep equipment in good working order and properly calibrated.
Ensure stores use national and regional resources and promote understanding and application of established best practices.
Deliver education and training content persuasively, using interpersonal skills and on-the-job training techniques to transfer knowledge effectively.
Develop and reinforce repeatable systems and processes that support learning and consistent program execution across locations.
Support new-store design, development, and opening activities with operational and merchandising insights.
Gather and analyze information, select appropriate alternatives from defined options, collect documentation, verify conformance with standards, and assess detailed information for accuracy.
Address structured problems by identifying roadblocks and using established procedures to resolve standard issues.
Understand company, segment, and product strategies and identify whether team project goals align with broader organizational objectives.
Use knowledge of product mix, supply base, and retail operations to support planograms, store resets, and vendor-related activities.
Support Project Nexus by coordinating approximately 300 store reflows across the United States and ensuring delivery on time and to defined standards.
Participate in sprint and stand-up meetings, contributing to communication, collaboration, and teamwork within the internal project team.