Visual Merchandising Coordinator

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Digital Merchandising Specialist, 6+ Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, for New York, NY (Remote). Apply today for immediate consideration. Position: Digital Merchandising Specialist Location: New York, NY (Remote) Contract Duration: 6+ months with potential extension Pay rate: $32.00-35.00/hr on w2 Job Summary: Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Retail Merchandising Specialist for Retail to support the execution of AFA (Apparel, Footwear, Accessories) and initiatives within the Retail merchandising (product and visual merchandising) department. This role involves managing product allocation, data analysis and communication across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Special projects end to end process: Define product quantities and propose allocation strategies by store Create and manage AFA master data tickets and purchase orders coordinate manual pushes and communication with Distribution Centers Prepare PowerPoint presentations for stores, including project rationale, product descriptions, selling points, and VM guidelines Develop and distribute store communication documents Monitor and report on project performance post-launch Create VM guides for AFA drops and analyze performance Track Eyewear marketing campaign results Support with training material creation for stores Manage field request and ad hoc stock requests (marketing events and bulk orders) Conduct AFA analysis, push actions, and coordinate with Distribution centers Generate weekly and monthly AFA reports; assist with markdown analysis and end-of-season sale support. Provide performance recaps and ensure accurate documentation for all initiatives. Specific Skills Needed: Strong organizational and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and coordination abilities. High flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and urgent requests. Experience with: SAP, Business analytics reporting tools, master data management and purchase order processes. Knowledge of product allocation strategies Familiarity with Visual Merchandising guidelines Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Applicant Privacy Disclosure We collect personal information from applicants during the recruiting, pre-offer, and offer process. During the recruiting, pre-offer process and offer process, we may collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, such as name, address, and email address. Professional and Employment-Related Information, such as resume, work history, education, and qualifications. Information Voluntarily Provided by You in connection with the recruiting and pre-offer process. Sensitive Personal Information, where legally permitted and necessary, such as Social Security number and date of birth. Personal information is collected and used for the following business purposes: evaluating qualifications and eligibility for employment; communication regarding the recruitment and application process; verifying eligibility for employment; and complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. Personal information is collected and used only as necessary, and we are committed to data minimization, privacy, and providing equal employment opportunities. We are an international organization, and personal information may be accessed or processed by authorized personnel or service providers located outside the United States, subject to appropriate safeguards. We restrict use and access to personal information to authorized personnel and service providers with confidentiality and data security obligations. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. For information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy at: If you do not consent to the collection of such personal information, please advise us immediately in writing at datasecurity@prideglobal.com