Trade Merchandising Lead

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, known for its 5-star rated lifestyle solutions under the Shark and Ninja brands. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, with over 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold globally through various retailers and distributors. The Trade Merchandising Lead will report to the Director, Trade Merchandising, and will be responsible for driving the end-to-end process of planning, development, and execution for in-store displays that support the SharkNinja product portfolio. This role ensures that execution is on time, on budget, and maximizes conversion at the shelf.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent professional experience
2-5 years of professional experience, preferably with exposure to retail or merchandising environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
Excellent analytical and technical skills to gather and analyze large sets of data and create reports for management
Ability to work cross functionally and under pressure
See change as an opportunity not roadblock
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build, develop and maintain solid relationships
Proven analytical, organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

For applicable accounts, own display project plan: budget, needs, quantities, and set timelines
Drive cross-functional alignment to display project plan
Collaborate with China Planners and NPD Planners to manage display builds, ensuring all specifications (AW, PIS, ID Specs) are uploaded
Communicate distribution display lists to guarantee 100% accuracy in handling and delivery
Oversee the creation of in-store fact tags, display labels, box prints, club pallet mock-ups, and other display materials
Monitor display commitments, milestones, and program statuses to ensure all initiatives remain on track and on budget, addressing corrective actions as needed
Provide updates on production timelines to key stakeholders, including brand, sales, operations, PMO, logistics, supply chain, and vendor teams, ensuring 100% on-time and budget delivery
Assist with forecasting, order tracking, and shipping coordination in collaboration with sales, supply planning, and demand teams
Conduct root cause analysis to resolve issues related to display inventory, account orders, and shipping status
Conduct reviews with vendors to ensure timely delivery and clear expectations regarding timelines and quality standards
Manage the receipt of product CAD files and oversee the internal and external approval process for display structures and creative assets
Collaborate with product development, creative, and brand teams to meet vendor requirements
Ensure retailer-specific guidelines are followed and maintain display setup sheets within retailer portals
Manage PO creation and reporting to ensure timely processing and delivery of purchase orders
Track display builds from vendor pickup to final delivery, ensuring a smooth process and timely execution
Oversee SKU authentications and coordinate display setup in retailer portals
Proactively monitor display orders and shipments to address discrepancies and ensure accurate timelines
Perform ad hoc analytics and support special projects as needed
Assist in the kickoff of new display projects in collaboration with key cross functional teams, managing critical production and delivery steps