Retail Merchandising Specialist (CPG)

Retail Merchandising Specialist A fast-growing, purpose-led food and beverage brand is looking for a Retail Merchandising Specialist to shape how shoppers discover, try, and buy its products in store. You'll study how people move through the store , then plan displays, sampling, and retail events that turn curiosity into purchases. It's a hands‑on, creative role where you'll see your ideas come to life on the shelf and at the checkout. Job Snapshot Location: Irvine, CA | Onsite Pay: $70,000 - $85,000/year Employment Type: Permanent Placement Work Type: Full-time Experience Level: Mid Level Responsibilities Study shopper behavior, store traffic, and purchase decisions to find what draws people to products and displays Plan in-store brand experiences and promotions, and maintain execution calendars for launches and seasonal programs Recommend product placement, display formats, shelf messaging, and point-of-purchase materials, and guide field teams on execution Coordinate sampling and retail events, including schedules, staffing, product quantities, and logistics Manage vendors, production deadlines, and budgets, and report on results with practical recommendations Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field 2-5 years of experience in retail marketing, merchandising, marketing operations, project coordination, or event management, including managing retail marketing vendors, production schedules, and field agencies Strong project management, vendor coordination, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, with willingness to travel up to 40-60% for store visits and retail events Preferred Experience coordinating in-store sampling, retail activations, or merchandising projects Experience with major retail accounts (Walmart, Target, Costco, grocery chains) Experience in CPG, food and beverage, or consumer goods Experience working with design teams, agencies, field teams, brokers, or retail partners Understanding of the U.S. retail environment and shopper behavior, and experience in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments Why Join Us See your ideas in stores, from displays to sampling events Variety every day, with field visits, vendors, and retail partners Fast-growing company where your work is visible Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and PTO Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Massachusetts Candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Privacy: Information collected and processed as part of your candidate profile, job application, resume, and/or other information you choose to submit is subject to Eastridge's Privacy Policy: as well as Eastridge's Pre-Use Notice of Collection and Automated Decision-Making Technologies: #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastridge Workforce Solutions