TRADE MARKETING COORDINATOR

Location: El Segundo, California
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $31 - 38 per hour

We are seeking a highly organized Trade Marketing Coordinator to play a vital role in driving sales and brand visibility within retail environments!

This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including sales, marketing, visual merchandising, and external vendors—to ensure the seamless execution of our trade marketing strategies and retail activations.

As the primary point of contact for specific retailer programs, you will oversee all aspects from kickoff to performance tracking, with a strong focus on excellence in visual merchandising, in-store promotions, and custom shop needs. If you thrive on coordination and want to directly impact the retail customer experience, join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery for key workstreams.

Merchandising Execution:

• Create and organize schematics for all planograms, displays for West Coast Business unit Luxury Brands.
• Update and track all expenses for merchandising initiatives.
• Forecast merchandising, accurately reflecting quantities based on the merchandising directory.
• Provide information for briefs and codes.
• Visual Merchandising and POS Activations:
• Facilitate the development and implementation of visually appealing and impactful in-store displays, including product selection, factice management, and staging.
• Oversee SHOP order processing for display materials and fixtures.
• Coordinate the ordering of DMI-produced store fixtures and factices for visual weeks, ensuring timely delivery and installation.
• Track and analyze the performance of visual merchandising and POS activations, providing data-driven insights to optimize future campaigns.
• Manage in-store updates, including briefing external agency, placing purchase orders, and overseeing installation.
• Custom Shop Needs and Special Projects:
• Manage custom shop needs, including the development and execution of unique planograms and instore staging.
• Handle specific retailer requests, such as linear updates and custom in-store activations for Sephora, Ulta, Macy's and Dillards.
• Take ownership of special projects as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the trade marketing team.

What stands out to a manager: Has a very good data background that will be able to create files and processes that have strong, very reliable data. Their schematics are very detailed, and this person needs to be very meticulous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in trade marketing, visual merchandising, or a related role, preferably within the beauty or cosmetics industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of retail operations and visual merchandising principles.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for the beauty and cosmetics industry.

JOBID: 102025-113038
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.