Director of Merchandising and Retail Development
$120,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Champaign, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Director of Merchandising & Retail Development at Horizon Hobby to lead strategy, execution, and evolution of consumer merchandising and retail initiatives for premium RC hobby products, including packaging, in-store presentation, and channel programs; drive development of an owned-and-operated retail store pilot; partner with Brand Management and Sales to build a Retail Operations & Development function; oversee cross-functional collaboration across product, brand, and sales teams and lead a team to deliver cohesive end-to-end consumer experiences.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in merchandising, retail development, or related roles
- Proven experience across full-spectrum retail store development (concept through grand opening)
- Strong background in product merchandising, packaging, and in-store presentation
- Experience working with consumer product goods (CPG), preferably in enthusiast, hobby, or specialty retail categories
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, brand, and sales teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build new programs and functions from the ground up
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
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