Trade Merchandising Manager

Ninjakitchen; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consumer products company as a Trade Merchandising Manager, where you'll drive brand presence and sales across US retail channels. Your strategic mindset and knowledge of retail dynamics will help enhance visibility and engagement for the brand. With a focus on collaboration and results, you'll manage merchandising strategies while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in retail merchandising, trade marketing, or sales with a focus on consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising best practices and retail dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trade merchandising strategies to support brand and sales goals.
• Collaborate with the sales team to secure premium shelf space and visibility.
• Monitor the performance of merchandising initiatives through sales data and market analysis.

Skills

Retail and consumer trends

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Merchandising software tools

Job description

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world .

The Trade Merchandising Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing the merchandising strategies for our products at the retail level. The Trade Merchandising Manager role involves working closely with the sales team, retailers, and external vendors to ensure the brand is represented effectively in stores, driving visibility, engagement, and conversion. In this role, you will play a key part in driving the brand's presence and sales in all US retail channels, requiring a combination of strategic thinking, creativity, and hands-on execution. The ideal Trade Merchandising Manager will have a strong understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and retail dynamics, as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful merchandising solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective trade merchandising strategies to support brand and sales goals
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align in-store execution with overall brand strategy
• Ensure the effective use of point-of-sale (POS) materials, displays, and other marketing collateral to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement
• Create and manage merchandising plans for both new and core products
• Work cross-functionally with our Sales Enablement and Retail Activation team to oversee in-store execution to ensure compliance with merchandising standards

Retailer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners to understand their needs and enhance product visibility
• Support the sales team to secure premium shelf space and visibility opportunities
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure proper execution of merchandising strategies, assess product placement, and gather consumer feedback
• Provide support and guidance to retail partners on merchandising best practices

Sales & Performance Tracking:

• Monitor the performance of merchandising initiatives through sales data, market analysis, and consumer insights
• Track ROI on trade spending and merchandising activities, adjusting strategies as necessary to drive results
• Provide regular reports on merchandising performance to senior management and stakeholders

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work closely with the sales team to identify merchandising opportunities that increases in-store conversion rates
• Collaborate with product development teams to provide insights on consumer preferences and product packaging for improved retail presence
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of merchandising materials

Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage the trade merchandising budget to ensure efficient allocation of resources
• Oversee the production and distribution of merchandising materials within budget constraints
• Negotiate with third-party vendors for the creation of displays, signage, and other merchandising tools
• Conduct competitor analysis and consumer research to identify trends and new opportunities for product placement
• Continuously monitor retail environments to ensure the company stays ahead of industry trends

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, or related field required
• Experience : 8+ years of experience in retail merchandising, trade marketing, or sales with a focus on consumer goods
• Strong knowledge of retail and consumer trends, as well as merchandising best practices
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to inform merchandising strategies
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and merchandising software tools
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Creative with a strategic mindset
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and results driven

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture [e-mail]

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