Sr. Manager, Print & Retail Display Programs - temp to perm

Propac Agency; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Propac Agency in Plano, TX seeks a seasoned Sr. Manager, Print & Retail Display Programs to lead end-to-end print and retail display initiatives.

You will own programs from concept to delivery, manage structural displays, and coordinate with designers, manufacturers, and logistics teams to ensure cost-efficient, ready-for-retail outputs. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in print production or POP program management, deep vendor relationships, and excellent estimating and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in print production, retail display, or POP program management.
• Hands-on experience with structural display and kitting programs.
• Strong estimating, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Familiar with retailer compliance and in-store set requirements for major retailers.
• Highly organized with urgency and a solutions-first attitude in a fast-paced agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Own print and retail display programs from concept through delivery to stores, field teams, and event sites.
• Manage structural display projects including POP, floor displays, endcaps, and signage systems.
• Coordinate with designers and manufacturers on die lines, engineering drawings, and prototypes for buildable, cost-effective production.
• Plan and oversee kitting programs: contents, packing lists, assembly instructions, and versioning.
• Manage shipping and distribution: packing specs, freight quotes, carrier selection, and delivery windows.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Logistics, and Fabrication teams on inventory, staging, and outbound shipments.
• Oversee commercial print, large-format graphics, POS materials, packaging, and collateral.
• Partner with Account Management, Creative, and Activation teams to align with client goals and in-store execution.
• Source and manage display manufacturers, printers, kitting houses, and freight partners with focus on price, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Build detailed program estimates covering engineering, prototyping, production, and warehousing.
• Review artwork, proofs, die lines, and samples for accuracy and integrity before release.
• Run multiple multi-SKU, multi-location programs while maintaining timelines and budgets.
• Anticipate risks and communicate practical solutions to internal teams and clients.
• Mentor junior producers and set standards for display specs and shipping workflows.

Skills

Print production

Vendor management

Estimating

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Job description

We're looking for a seasoned, hands‑on Sr. Manager, Print & Retail Display Programs— someone with deep print production knowledge, strong vendor relationships, and the ability to independently estimate, source, and execute complex projects. This role is a full time temp-to-permanent position, located in Plano, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Own print and retail display programs from concept and estimating through engineering, prototyping, production, kitting, and final delivery to stores, field teams, and event sites.
• Manage structural display projects, including permanent and temporary POP, floor displays, endcaps, counter units, shippers, pallet displays, sidekicks, and in-store signage systems.
• Work with structural designers and display manufacturers on die lines, engineering drawings, white samples, and production prototypes. Make sure designs are buildable, cost‑effective, and ready for retail.
• Know corrugate, rigid substrates, wood, metal, acrylic, and mixed-material builds well. Specify board grades, flute profiles, load requirements, assembly methods, and finishing.
• Plan and oversee kitting programs: kit contents, packing lists, assembly instructions, store‑level versioning, and quality checks at the kitting facility.
• Manage shipping and distribution: pack‑out specs, carton and pallet configurations, labeling, freight quotes, carrier selection, ship‑to lists, delivery windows, and tracking through confirmed receipt.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Logistics, and Fabrication teams on inventory, staging, storage, and outbound shipments. Resolve damage, shortage, and misdelivery issues quickly.
• Oversee commercial print, large‑format graphics, POS materials, packaging, and promotional collateral that support display programs.
• Partner with Account Management, Creative, and Activation teams to understand client and retailer goals, retailer compliance requirements, and in‑store execution needs.
• Source, evaluate, and manage display manufacturers, printers, kitting houses, and freight partners. Hold them to competitive pricing, quality standards, and on‑time delivery.
• Build detailed program estimates that cover engineering, prototyping, production, kitting, warehousing, and freight. Manage budgets and find ways to improve margin.
• Review artwork, proofs, die lines, prototypes, and production samples for accuracy, fit, and structural integrity before release to production.
• Run multiple multi‑SKU, multi‑location programs at once while holding timelines, budgets, and detail.
• Anticipate production and logistics risks, recommend practical solutions, and keep internal teams and clients informed.
• Mentor junior producers and set standards for display specs, kitting documentation, and shipping workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in print production, retail display, or POP program management, with at least 3 years managing structural display and kitting programs.
• Hands‑on knowledge of display engineering, corrugate and permanent display manufacturing, and retail fixture standards.
• Proven experience managing kitting, fulfillment, and multi‑location shipping, including freight (LTL, parcel, and FTL) and retailer routing guidelines.
• Strong estimating, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Familiar with retailer compliance and in‑store set requirements for major mass, grocery, drug, and specialty retailers.
• Highly organized, with a sense of urgency and a solutions‑first attitude in a fast‑paced agency environment.