Manager, Retail Merchandising

Brunswick Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with match

Paid vacation

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation’s Mercury Marine unit in Fond du Lac, WI seeks a hybrid Merchandising Marketing Lead to own retail visual identity and execution across national and regional retailers. You will drive planograms, signage, and digital assets while partnering with Sales, Creative, and Brand teams to ensure scalable, high-impact merchandising.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced cross-functional environment; travel ~10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Display & Presentation, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, or similar field.
• Strong visual, creative, and merchandising skills.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and complex projects.
• Strong communication skills and experience influencing stakeholders and partners.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support retailers (10%).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the DRI for retail visual identity and merchandising execution across all retailer touchpoints.
• Develop, document, and govern Mercury Marine’s retail visual identity and standards with Creative/Brand.
• Own design, production, rollout, and lifecycle management of POP, signage, graphics, and fixtures.
• Oversee the retail planogram software platform (IWD Mockshop) and optimize content standards.
• Lead training and communication with sales and field teams to drive adoption of standards.
• Ensure Mercury’s brand/content is consistent across retailer websites and touchpoints.
• Align national marketing initiatives with retailer-specific in-store execution.
• Assist in executing national marketing programs that drive traffic and leads at retail.

Skills

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Visual merchandising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Visual Merchandising

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

As part of the talented Marketing team, you will own Mercury Marine’s merchandising experience across national and regional retailer partners. This role brings Mercury’s brand to life in retail environments by leading visual direction, merchandising strategy, promotional execution, and day-to-day marketing support for retailers.

Position Overview

As part of the talented Marketing team, you will own Mercury Marine’s merchandising experience across national and regional retailer partners. This role brings Mercury’s brand to life in retail environments by leading visual direction, merchandising strategy, promotional execution, and day-to-day marketing support for retailers. Working closely with Sales, Creative, Brand, and retail partners, this individual will translate Mercury’s marketing strategy into consistent, scalable, and high-impact execution across both physical and digital touchpoints, while driving greater standardization of Mercury merchandising across a wide range of applications. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in a highly cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

This is a hybrid role based in Fond du Lac, WI, requiring three days per week in the office.

Essential Functions

Retail Strategy, Merchandising, Visual & Digital Execution

• Serve as the DRI for retail visual identity, and merchandising execution across all retailer touchpoints.
• Develop, document, and govern Mercury Marine’s retail visual identity and standards—including planograms, visual merchandising guidelines, signage systems – in partnership with Creative and Brand teams.
• Own the design, production, rollout, and lifecycle management of POP, signage, graphics, and fixtures, ensuring scalability, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Own and optimize the retail planogram software platform (IWD Mockshop), including governance, content standards, planogram development, retailer deployment, and ongoing optimization.
• Lead training and communication efforts with sales and field teams to drive adoption of retail standards and tools.
• Ensure Mercury’s brand, product content, and merchandising standards are accurately and consistently represented across retailer websites and digital touchpoints.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align national marketing initiatives with retailer‑specific strategies and in‑store execution.
• Assist in executing national marketing programs that drive traffic and lead generation at the retail level.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage and oversee external vendors, including print, signage, merchandising, fixtures, and production partners, ensuring quality, timelines, and cost efficiency.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and spend tracking for retail marketing programs and production, ensuring strong ROI and financial accountability.

Performance, Reporting & Optimization

• Define, track, and report on KPIs and ROI for retail marketing programs, merchandising initiatives, and promotional activations.
• Use performance insights to continuously refine standards, programs, and execution models to improve retailer engagement and business impact.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Display & Presentation, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, or similar field
• Strong visual, creative, and merchandising skills
• Proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and complex projects
• Strong communication skills and experience influencing stakeholders and partners
• Willingness to travel periodically to support retailers (10%)

The anticipated pay range for this position is 86,500-126,800 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Mercury Marine

Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry‑leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.

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