Retail Operations Specialist

Retail Project Coordinator

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Retail Project Coordinator role will report into the Manager, Retail Operations, located in Austin, TX. This role is responsible for the development, procurement, and maintenance of all in-store Marketing assets and services across our Wholesale and YETI Retail channels. This role will work across multiple functional areas including internal sales and operations, finance, procurement, marketing, logistics, visual merchandising, creative services, and external agencies as well as key customers.

Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful and collaborative partnerships across YETI Marketing, DTC Retail, Sales, agency partners and key customer contacts
• Execute POS and fixture programs from creation, prototyping, shipping, to installation
• Maintain and distribute Master Project Timeline and Master Project List
• Evaluate all Retail Marketing project/order requests
• Track and communicate status for all Retail Marketing project/order requests with internal and external stakeholders
• Execute supplier research, vetting and setup
• Execute outside vendor quotes, contract reviews and bids
• Research and process purchase requisitions (SAP) for store fixtures, POP displays, print and services
• Ensure Creative delivers briefed assets, adhering to production delivery timelines
• Lead communication of all finished production shipments and tracking of all marketing assets, shop build-outs and services to broader Account Marketing team
• Lead third party merchandising partner program, providing direction, updates and training materials on recurring basis; main contact for field questions and requests
• Manage 3rd party warehousing website (warehouse and fulfillment); Maintain inventory of marketing material in partnership with 3rd party vendor
• Lead management of Account Marketing team event asset inventory and shipment schedules, monitor overlap in event schedules
• Maintain budget by ensuring invoices are submitted, approved, and archived correctly and in a timely manner
• Maintain and organize project folders, inclusive of photos, drawings, quotes and calendars
• Maintain and organize all supplier technical drawings, assembly instructions and specifications
• Manage and maintain supplier prototype and material finish samples library

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Merchandising, Graphic Design or related field
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar or related function or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Retailer, Brand or Brand agency marketing experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in retail marketing/merchandising
• Experience managing relationships with customers or vendors
• Highly collaborative with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management skills with a strong ability to prioritize
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Familiarity of current technology, trends and best practices in retail and digital marketing
• Strong MS Office skills
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator software experience preferred