Visual Merchandising Manager Job at Sony Interactive Entertainment in San Mateo

Overview

Visual Merchandising Manager – Sony Interactive Entertainment, San Mateo, CA (hybrid). Remote West Coast considered. Lead the strategy, design, and execution of immersive retail experiences across major big box retail partners in North America. Bring brand and product stories to life through innovative in-store display technologies that educate, engage, and inspire consumers. Ideal candidate has a strong background in consumer electronics, a passion for tech-forward solutions, and experience managing large-scale projects from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and roll out physical retail displays, fixtures, and environments for major North American retailers, with a focus on big box stores.
• Create tailored yet scalable merchandising displays for new and existing product lines, ensuring alignment with brand identity and product positioning.
• Collaborate with sales and retail account teams to understand scope and requirements for displays.
• Develop experiential retail solutions incorporating digital content, interactive demos, and self-guided or staff-assisted product exploration.
• Design displays to align with sales goals and optimize product placement to drive engagement and sales.
• Ensure visual details align with the brand to create a seamless shopping experience.
• Stay ahead of trends in display technology and retail innovation; integrate emerging tech into displays with product marketing and retail tech teams.
• Prototype and test new display concepts that support future product roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external agencies / vendors to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Translate business and sales strategies into engaging merchandising executions that meet brand and retail partner requirements.
• Provide strategic input during retailer meetings and guide big box retail strategy with a consumer-first mindset.
• Manage end-to-end project timelines, RFQs / RFPs, production, installation, and refresh cycles.
• Oversee display budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and value optimization.
• Establish and maintain efficient processes for global / local team collaboration, vendor communication, and executional consistency.
• Prioritize multiple projects with tight deadlines to meet retailer reset dates.

Qualifications

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Compensation and Benefits – The base pay range is $104,500–$156,700 USD and may vary by location and hybrid policy. Eligible for SIE’s comprehensive benefits package, potential bonus, and employee discounts. Details provided during hiring.

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