Retail Project Manager
About RYZE: At RYZE, we believe daily rituals create the foundation for living your greatest life. Our mushroom coffee and superfood products fuel the body and clarify the mind—helping people everywhere unlock their highest potential. We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven team passionate about wellness, innovation, and building a brighter future together. The Role: RYZE is looking for a Retail Marketing Project Manager to own the execution and coordination of all retail marketing initiatives—from new product launches to in-store activations and retailer-specific programs. This is not a passive PM role. This person is responsible for ensuring our retail strategy actually shows up and wins in-market. You will sit at the center of Brand, Sales, Ops, Creative, and external partners to ensure retail programs are executed flawlessly, on time, and in a way that drives velocity, trial, and repeat. What You’ll Do 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 What We’re Looking For 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 What We Offer: Performance bonus eligibility Benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, flexible PTO A fully remote work environment and the chance to work with RYZE’s first in-house Accounting team