Job Title: Merchandising Strategy & Space Optimization Manager

Supporting Evergreen Goodwill Stores across the PNW

Salary Range: $ 72, 000-90, 000

FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt

Location: Administration

About the Position

Are you passionate about bringing data and creativity together to shape the way customers shop? Do you thrive on variety, supporting multiple stores and teams to drive sales and deliver an exceptional customer experience? If so, this may be the role for you!

At Evergreen Goodwill, we're more than just retail - we're a mission-driven organization that's been serving the Pacific Northwest for over 100 years. We're looking for a Manager, Merchandising Strategy & Space Optimization to help us take our stores to the next level by leading space planning and merchandising strategies across multiple locations.

What You'll Do

• Partner with store leaders across the region to ensure visual standards are consistently executed and optimized.
• Use data and analytics to guide fixture placement, product adjacencies, and store layout decisions that maximize sales-per-square-foot and elevate the shopping experience.
• Serve as Project Lead for new store openings, remodels, and layout changes - helping each location put its best foot forward.
• Train, coach, and inspire store teams to deliver outstanding visual presentation and merchandising that drives results.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Retail Operations, and other departments to bring omnichannel merchandising initiatives to life.

Why You'll Love It Here

• You'll have the opportunity to support multiple stores, making a broad impact across our region.
• You'll blend creative visual merchandising with strategic, data-informed decision-making.
• You'll play a key role in shaping the future of Evergreen Goodwill's retail experience as we enter our next 100 years.
• You'll be part of a supportive team environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in visual merchandising, space planning, or store design (soft and hard lines).
• Supervisory experience (minimum 2 years) with the ability to coach and inspire others.
• Strong skills in retail analytics tools, planogram/CAD software, and Microsoft Office.
• Creative eye for merchandising with a solid understanding of consumer behavior and retail trends.
• Ability to travel between stores to provide training and hands-on support.

Job Family: Operations

Pay Type: Salary
Min Hiring Rate: 72000
Max Hiring Rate: 90000