Retail Marketing & Merchandising Project Manager

Role Overview: The Retail Marketing & Merchandising Project Manager is the connective tissue between Turtlebox’s Sales, Marketing, and retail partner teams. This role owns the creative and logistical execution of in-store merchandising — fixtures, planograms, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, and endcaps — for a retail footprint that spans independent dealers and predominantly big-box, national accounts. You’ll translate brand direction into retailer-ready artwork and fixture designs, manage those programs from concept through in-store execution, and act as the primary point of contact keeping retail partners, sales, and marketing aligned and moving on schedule. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary cross-functional liaison between Sales, Marketing, and retail partner teams on all in-store merchandising and retail marketing initiatives. Own end-to-end creative development and production for retail fixtures, planograms, POP displays, and endcap programs — from initial concept through final in-store installation. Partner with national account managers to understand each retailer’s specific merchandising standards, submission requirements, and compliance processes Collaborate with the brand/creative team to ensure all retail-facing artwork and materials reflect Turtlebox’s brand identity and current marketing campaigns. Develop and refine planogram recommendations that optimize shelf space, product assortment, and sell-through for each retail partner. Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships for fixture fabrication, printing, and POP production, keeping programs on schedule and within budget. Build and present merchandising concepts, mockups, and fixture proposals to retail buyers, category managers, and internal stakeholders. Support new product launches with retail-ready merchandising toolkits, including launch fixtures, shelf talkers, endcap kits, and sell sheets. Conduct store walks and audits to evaluate in-store execution, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. Track project status, budgets, and retailer feedback across multiple concurrent programs, and report progress to Sales and Marketing leadership. Travel to retail partner headquarters, distribution centers, store locations, and industry trade shows as needed. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in retail marketing, trade marketing, merchandising, or visual merchandising, ideally supporting big-box or national retail accounts. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated experience designing and managing retail fixtures, planograms, POP displays, and endcap programs from concept through execution. Direct experience working with major retail accounts — sporting goods, outdoor, or big-box retail strongly preferred A strong creative eye and comfort partnering closely with designers; working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus. Familiarity with planogram software (e.g., Blue Yonder/JDA, Spaceman, Nielsen) is a plus. Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across sales, marketing, retail partners, and outside vendors. Experience managing outside vendors and production partners (fixture fabricators, printers, POP suppliers). Willingness and ability to travel domestically (approximately 20–30%). Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Approximately 20–30% travel, including retailer HQ visits, store walks, and trade shows When not traveling, this role will be 5 days in-office in Houston, TX Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30lbs Frequent walking, standing and sitting is required Why Join Turtlebox?: Be part of a fast-growing premium outdoor audio brand with strong momentum in wholesale and D2C. Coworkers who are as passionate about music and adventure as you are. Thrive in an entrepreneurial culture with room for creativity, ownership, and innovation. Complimentary lunch every day. 12 annual holidays plus Paid Time Off. Comprehensive health benefits & 401k matching. Awesome discounts to complete your Turtlebox collection! #J-18808-Ljbffr Turtlebox Audio