Retail Project Manager

RYZE

Retail Marketing Project Manager executing and coordinating retail marketing activities at RYZE. Focus on product launches and in-store activation across major retailers in the USA.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Retail Execution
Manage end-to-end execution of retail marketing initiatives across key accounts (Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, etc.)
Ensure all retail programs (launches, promos, displays, demos) are delivered on time and aligned with retailer requirements
Act as the operational backbone for retail go-to-market
Drive Retail Launch Excellence
Build and manage timelines for new product launches in retail (including packaging, merchandising, media, and field support)
Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across Brand, Sales, Ops, and Creative
Ensure nothing slips—this role is accountable for launch readiness
Retail Activation & In-Store Experience
Oversee execution of in-store marketing: displays, endcaps, demos, signage, and experiential
Partner with field marketing teams and vendors (e.g., demos, sampling, mobile OOH)
Ensure consistency between brand messaging and in-store execution
Cross-Functional Alignment
Serve as the central point of coordination between Sales, Brand, Creative, Ops, and external partners
Run weekly retail syncs to track progress, flag risks, and drive accountability
Translate strategy into clear execution plans
Retail Marketing Calendar & Operations
Own and maintain the retail marketing calendar across all accounts
Track all key deadlines tied to retailer timelines, resets, and promotional windows
Ensure alignment between retail and broader marketing initiatives
Problem Solve & Remove Blockers
Identify risks early (production delays, retailer constraints, asset gaps)
Proactively solve issues before they impact launches or in-store execution
Keep momentum high—no waiting, no bottlenecks
Performance Visibility
Provide clear status updates to leadership on retail initiatives
Track executional KPIs (demos completed, displays live, timelines met)
Partner with Sales/Analytics to connect execution to performance where possible

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6 years of experience in retail marketing, shopper marketing, or CPG project management
Strong understanding of retail environments, buyer expectations, and in-store execution
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience supporting launches at major retailers (Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, etc.) strongly preferred
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail—nothing slips through the cracks
Strong communicator who can drive alignment across teams and push work forward
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with ambiguity
Experience with tools like ClickUp, Asana, or similar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus eligibility
health, dental, vision
401(k) with match
flexible PTO
A fully remote work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

retail marketingshopper marketingproject managementcross-functional project managementin-store executionlaunch managementKPI tracking

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsproblem-solvingaccountabilityalignment facilitation