Trade Merchandising Specialist

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
What You'll Do:
The Trade Merchandising Specialist plays a key role in the US Trade/Display Marketing team, managing the end-to-end process of planning, development, and execution for in-store displays that support the SharkNinja product portfolio. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to consolidate and interpret data, providing actionable insights into display performance, milestones, and opportunities for enhancement. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Trade Marketing, the Trade Merchandising Specialist operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, ensuring the seamless production and delivery of impactful displays across a variety of retail partners. As a Trade Merchandising Specialist, you will oversee the comprehensive process of display planning, production, and execution across multiple channels. You'll ensure seamless coordination with internal teams, vendors, and retailers to meet deadlines and uphold SharkNinja's high standards of execution. The Trade Merchandising Specialist is ideal for a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Display Planning and Coordination:

• Collaborate with China Planners and NPD Planners to manage display builds, ensuring all specifications (AW, PIS, ID Specs) are uploaded
• Partner with Sales teams to align on display needs, quantities, and set timelines
• 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
• Support the development of merchandising strategies for all accounts

Tracking and Reporting:

• Monitor display commitments, milestones, and program statuses to ensure all initiatives remain on track, 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

Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration:

• 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

Order and Logistics Management:

• 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

Special Projects and Ad Hoc Duties:

• 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

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent professional experience
• 0-2 years of professional experience, preferably with exposure to retail or merchandising environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to deliver accurate, actionable insights
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and create impactful reports to support strategic decisions
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a willingness to challenge traditional processes and introduce improvements

Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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