[Remote] Retail Merchandising Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nex is dedicated to helping families rediscover the joy of movement through innovative technology and play. The Retail Merchandising Specialist will develop and execute merchandising strategies to enhance the visibility and sales of Nex Playground at key retail partners, collaborating with various teams to ensure effective execution. Responsibilities Implement and maintain best practices for in-store merchandising, including fixture placement, planograms, display compliance, and security measures (e.g., tethers, alarms, and loss prevention strategies) Track and manage project timelines, workback schedules, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution Help manage the execution of merchandising strategies to optimize Nex Playground’s presence at retailers, warehouse clubs and other key partners Manage vendor relationships, including RFQs/RFPs, budget processing, and purchase orders needed for fixture maintenance and refreshes Conduct research on display effectiveness to drive the evolution of merchandising strategies and interactive demo experience Analyze retail performance metrics and use data-driven insights to refine merchandising strategies and increase brand awareness Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and timelines to cross-functional teams and leadership Propose, design, and implement process improvements for the fixture database and store list maintenance Skills Implement and maintain best practices for in-store merchandising, including fixture placement, planograms, display compliance, and security measures (e.g., tethers, alarms, and loss prevention strategies) Track and manage project timelines, workback schedules, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution Help manage the execution of merchandising strategies to optimize Nex Playground's presence at retailers, warehouse clubs and other key partners Manage vendor relationships, including RFQs/RFPs, budget processing, and purchase orders needed for fixture maintenance and refreshes Conduct research on display effectiveness to drive the evolution of merchandising strategies and interactive demo experience Analyze retail performance metrics and use data-driven insights to refine merchandising strategies and increase brand awareness Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and timelines to cross-functional teams and leadership Propose, design, and implement process improvements for the fixture database and store list maintenance 1-2 years of experience in retail merchandising, e-commerce merchandising, or related fields, preferably in consumer electronics, gaming, or interactive entertainment Strong understanding of shopper behavior, retail merchandising execution Experience with category management, buyer relations, and retail operations with major retailers and warehouse clubs Familiarity with global retail guidelines and execution processes Ability to manage multiple complex merchandising projects, balancing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration Exceptional project management, organizational, and analytical skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external retail partners Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders Benefits Competitive compensation package. Flexible working hours and vacation policy. Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth. Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field Company Overview Nex is an entertainment company that makes moving and transforms activity into play. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is