Merchandising Coordinator
About The Position
JOIN THE FITNESS REVOLUTION! Road Runner Sports is looking for a Merchandising Coordinator to join our growing Merchandising team. This is an entry-level role with big learning opportunities and is perfect for someone who is organized, curious, analytical, and excited to build a career in e-commerce and merchandising. You’ll support our Senior Merchandise Manager and Category Managers by helping bring products to life on our site, from setup and launches to data accuracy and visual storytelling. If you love details and big-picture thinking, this role checks both boxes. About Us At Road Runner Sports, we’re not just the world's largest running and walking store; we’re inspiring people to Get Moving and Live Healthy every single day. Proudly recognized as Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear Magazine Founded in a San Diego garage over 42 years ago 50+ stores nationwide and growing fast Guided by our 6 Pillars:Be Different • Bring the WOW • Build Something Great Together • Get Moving • Stay Active • Live Healthy If you’re excited by an energetic, fast-paced environment where collaboration and creativity are celebrated, you’ll feel right at home here!
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
- Help 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 our Product Information Management (PIM) tools and submit Jira tickets as needed
- 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
- 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
- Create and maintain monthly visual merchandising boards for cross-functional partners
- Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as the business evolves
Benefits
- A collaborative, supportive team that loves what they do
- Real opportunities to learn, grow, and build foundational merchandising skills
- A culture that values health, movement, and bringing the WOW every day
- The chance to help shape how customers experience our products nationwide
- Earn competitive pay
- Be the envy of your friends with discounts on ALL the latest gear and footwear
- Enjoy free running and walking events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
