Job Description

Site Merchandiser – Next-Gen Retail Innovation

Location: Onsite in Seattle, WA

Duration: 3-Month W2 Contract

Pay: $35–$41/hour, depending on experience

About the Role:

Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a leading retail-tech client that is reimagining the in-store shopping experience through digital innovation and data-driven merchandising. We are looking for a Site Merchandiser II to join this fast-paced and highly creative team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in dynamic environments, and enjoys blending the art and science of merchandising. You'll play a critical role in executing in-store resets and layout changes while contributing to process improvements and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Planogram & Merchandising Execution

• Build and update planograms to support store resets and renovations
• Manage exception requests and maintain monthly capacity accuracy
• Execute resets for urban and suburban store formats across major markets (e.g., Seattle, Chicago, NYC, Los Angeles)
• Update floor plans and perform minor database key changes

Administrative & Process Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve merchandising errors
• Model fixtures and accessories for upcoming resets
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and visual references
• Capture and organize store photos for internal use

Team Collaboration

• Participate in weekly syncs to review merchandising priorities and assigned tasks
• Coordinate with team leads to manage deliverables and flag additional needs

What Makes This Role Unique:

This position offers a rare opportunity to contribute to a retail concept that blends physical shopping with next-gen technology. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing store-level merchandising at scale while learning best practices from a team of innovators.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of retail merchandising experience
• Strong working knowledge of JDA (Category Management or Space Planning)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including pivot tables and v-lookups
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Customer-obsessed with a problem-solving mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with social media or brand storytelling in a retail context

Leadership Principles That Guide This Role:

• Customer Obsession
• Deliver Results
• Insist on the Highest Standards
• Bias for Action

If you're passionate about retail innovation and ready to contribute to an exciting new shopping model, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team behind one of the most forward-thinking retail experiences in the market.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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