Retail Merchandising Operations Coordinator - 100% Remote (EST Time Zone)

Retail Merchandising Operations Coordinator • Work Location: 100% Remote (EST time zone to be specified) • Geographic Preference: Candidates located within 100 miles of New York, NY 10018 strongly preferred • Duration: 3 months (possible further extension) • Work Hours: Standard business hours • Start Date: Early February 2026 • Pay Rate: $25.00/hr W2 (All Inclusive) ADDITIONAL NOTES • Role is operations-heavy, not creative-only visual merchandising • Strong emphasis on documentation, accuracy, compliance, and coordination • Ideal for candidates experienced in large-scale retail execution environments • Prior experience supporting high-volume stores (1,000+ locations) is highly relevant GENERAL FUNCTION This role supports the team that manages retail merchandising in 1600+ Sunglass Hut, Sunglass Outfitters, and host businesses. The role will develop and maintain retail merchandising guidelines and libraries as well as provide operational support regarding in-store execution. The ideal candidate would be extremely detail oriented, have excellent time management skills, and understand retail needs. MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop setup guideline templates in PowerPoint and/or InDesign for new store designs and new product initiatives; coordinate template hand-off to local Retail In-Store Communications (RISC) teams for finalization and store distribution • Own the redevelopment of and continuously update the Fixture Library document, cataloging all fixtures used in stores, including capacities and fixture-specific merchandising principles • Ensure the link between the fixture library and master data; update as new fixtures arise and publish on a bi-weekly basis • Support the FW Reset Amendment Process, including organization of the amendment tracker and timely responses to store inquiries • Support Photo Collection Validations for tests, special projects, and business initiatives; validate stores via photos for execution and compile compliance reporting for cross-functional partners • Complete the Communication Request Template (CRT) for all Retail Merchandising communications • Assist with Smartly uploads, including Monthly FPG, Fiscal week maps, and NRR brand flows, ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms • Coordinate with FGX on Havens for new Bass Pro stores • Organize and archive all NRR layouts, maintaining clear and structured OneDrive folders for quick access and historical reference • Support ad hoc and one-off space planning requests, including layout modifications, manual brand flow revisions, material organization, store-specific needs, and last-minute partner requests SKILLS • Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel • Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Outlook, OneDrive (shared-folder organization), and Teams • Familiarity with space planning, merchandising guidelines, planograms, merchandising principles, or fixture mapping tools • Highly organized • Strong project management skills • Ability to multitask and prioritize • Comfortable supporting ad hoc and urgent requests with a high level of responsiveness • Strong sense of ownership and ability to manage processes independently • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to think strategically and creatively • Strong team skills and aptitude for cross-functional interactions QUALIFICATIONS • 2 5 years of experience in Retail Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Space Planning, Operations, or a similar function • Experience in a large retail environment preferred (multi-store, multi-format, or specialty retail) • Bachelor's degree in Retail, Merchandising, Design, Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience preferred • Experience working with contractor or agency-style work (nice to have, not required) Remote About the Company: Azaaki, LLC Apply tot his job