Manager - DA POP & Merchandising Execution (Onsite - Plano, TX)

Samsung; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a capable Digital Appliances POP & Project Manager to lead end-to-end POP planning, production, and in-store execution across national accounts. You will drive material development, vendor coordination, and field deployment to ensure best-in-class brand presence and flawless execution.

You will oversee budgets for multi-million-dollar programs, align with internal teams, and maintain asset libraries and reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading POP programs from brief to install across national retail accounts.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar retail budgets and cost-optimized implementations.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and field partners to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of POP programs for DA retail locations, from brief through production and field installation.
• Coordinate POP materials with creative teams and external vendors to ensure brand alignment.
• Track delivery, installation compliance, and post-installation reporting with photos.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

SAP

Retail merchandising

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States.

For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact.

To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Role and Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Digital Appliances (DA) POP & Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, production, and in-store execution of all Point-of-Purchase (POP) displays and retail marketing assets across national retail accounts (e.g., The Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, and regional dealer networks) and Samsung branded spaces. This role combines creative project leadership with operational rigor. You will oversee POP material production and deployment, and support retail partners with the creation and implementation of new merchandising fixtures and displays. This role sits at the intersection of retail strategy and operational execution, ensuring that Samsung's industry-leading Digital Appliances-spanning Refrigeration, Laundry, Cooking, Dishwashers, and SmartThings connected home ecosystems-are showcased with best-in-class brand presence and flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities

POP (Point-of-Purchase) Project Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of POP programs - from brief and creative development through production, logistics, and field installation - for DA retail locations.
• Partner with internal creative teams and external print/production vendors to develop POP materials (signage, header cards, shelf talkers, interactive displays, etc.) that align with DA brand standards.
• Coordinate POP material distribution schedules with field teams and retail partners, tracking delivery and installation compliance across all assigned accounts.
• Review and approve POP proofs, ensuring accuracy of product information, pricing, regulatory compliance, and visual brand consistency prior to production release.
• Maintain a POP asset library and manage version control to ensure field teams and vendors always have access to current, approved materials.
• Track POP program performance and compile post-installation compliance reports with photo documentation for stakeholder review.

DA Merchandising Project Management

• Lead project management for DA retail merchandising initiatives, including new product launches, seasonal resets, and permanent display installations across key retail accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DA merchandising projects, coordinating timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communication across internal teams, vendors, and retail partners.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestone trackers, and status reports to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of DA merchandising programs.
• Collaborate with the DA Retail Business team to understand brand strategy, assortment priorities, and in-store objectives, translating these into executable merchandising plans.

Budgeting, PO Management & Governance

• Budget Tracking: Manage multi-million-dollar annual retail fixture and POP budgets, tracking cost allocations across multiple product categories and retailer programs
• Procurement Operations: Generate, track, and reconcile Purchase Orders (POs) and statements of work (SOWs) using Samsung procurement systems (SAP), ensuring prompt invoice processing and zero budget leakage.
• Cost Optimization: Drive value-engineering initiatives with fabricators to optimize unit production costs and freight efficiency without compromising quality.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Reporting

• Field Labor Alignment: Collaborate with third-party field labor agencies and internal retail field teams to execute display installations, de-installations, and warranty maintenance
• Compliance Auditing: Monitor real-time field reporting dashboards to verify on-shelf availability, POP placement compliance, and display power/connectivity uptime
• Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary retail project liaison between Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Retail Strategy, and Legal/Brand compliance
• Executive Dashboards: Build and present executive-level project tracking reports, risk assessments, and post-launch R