Retail Channel Support Manager

The Retail Channel Support Manager supports carrier retail partners by overseeing merchandising execution, budget management, launch planning, and cross functional coordination. This role ensures retail strategies align with partner distribution models while driving smooth product launches, operational efficiency, and strong field execution. Responsibilities: Inspect and monitor merchandising and display device spend versus allocated budgetSupport planning of space and planograms with carrier partnersManage critical launch planning and timelines with carriers, vendors, and internal teamsManage security partner relationships including funding and approvalsTrack timing and scheduling of partner merchandising resetsAdjust company strategy to align with carrier partner distribution modelsCoordinate and consolidate field insights to inform planning and execution QualificationsThree or more years of supply chain management experienceExperience managing and tracking budgets and financialsBachelor's degreeExperience working with multiple accounts and operational programsStrong cross functional collaboration skills with the ability to lead project work and drive end to end planningAbility to establish and improve business cadence including planning, budgeting, and business reviewsExperience setting and improving processes, monitoring execution, and driving accountability and visibility against goalsAdaptability to work in a fast paced, constantly evolving consumer environment and make decisive decisions when neededProficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and ExcelUnderstanding of retail development, store systems, and in store equipment strongly preferred Top 3 Skills: 1.) Supply chain management and logisticsYou have hands on experience coordinating supply chain and logistics operations, including managing product flow, launch timelines, merchandising assets, and partner dependencies. You work closely with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure on time delivery, retail readiness, and efficient execution across multiple accounts.2.) Budget management and forecastingYou have experience managing, tracking, and forecasting budgets related to retail operations, merchandising, and partner funding. You consistently monitor spend versus allocated budgets, identify risks or variances, and make informed adjustments to maintain financial discipline while supporting business priorities.3.) Product road mappingYou have experience contributing to or managing product roadmaps by aligning launch plans, retail readiness activities, and key milestones. You collaborate across teams to ensure launches are well coordinated, timelines are met, and risks are addressed early.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Email Your Resume In Word Toakline@creativecircle.comLooking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS28-1985506 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.Alexa Kline - Recruiter, National DeliveryFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 04/30/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. 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