Merchandising Manager (Long Term Contract)
Merchandising Manager (Contract – Hybrid, NY/NJ Metro Area)
Work with a powerhouse brand—Mondelez International—through an exciting opportunity with Pavone Group!
Hybrid: Based in the New York/New Jersey metro area (East Hanover office)
Long-term contract position
Salary range: $110,000–$140,000 (based on experience, skills, and budget)
Background in print or display production required
No relocation support available
Bring Global Brands to Life—In-Store.
Looking for your next big move in merchandising? This is your chance to help shape how iconic brands like Oreo, Ritz, and Sour Patch Kids show up at retail. Pavone is hiring a Merchandising Manager to work at our client Mondelez International, one of the world’s largest snack companies. This is a long-term contract role supporting in-store display development that demands creativity, clear communication, attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration.
This hybrid role averages 1-2 days a week in the East Hanover, NJ office.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the full lifecycle of temporary pre-packed display programs from concept through retail execution.
- Lead structural development for pre-filled displays.
- Establish and manage program budgets and determine financial feasibility, including margin and / ROI analysis.
- Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful program execution.
- Manage Demand Planning forecast inputs, including researching oversell/undersell issues.
- Manage vendor bids, track project milestones, and proactively identify risks.
- Co-manage the graphic design development and approval process, ensuring final graphics align with brand standards and retailer requirements.
- Develop and publish all necessary sales material related to the national PPD / Shipper calendar.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, planning and CS&L teams.