SpaceX · 20 hours ago
Merchandising Project Lead
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Merchandising Project Lead. This role is responsible for overseeing vendor management, merchandise development, and customer service policies while working with the Merchandising Team to produce merchandise products for SpaceX and Starlink.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interface with internal departments on future product generation and branding
Manage customer/internal product development process including sourcing, vendor management, PO issuance, and production
Initiate project workflows by issuing required documentation and ensuring clear objectives, timelines, and expectations across cross functional teams
Source and maintain relationships with best-in-class vendors
Manage day-to-day vendor relationships and production of goods including mission patches, soft goods, etc
Responsible for internal product distributions, gifts, events, and supporting employee customer service
Manage inventory, costs, and approvals for VIP, employee, and Events team requests
Coordinates internal communications to promote new product releases with site stakeholders
Create compelling visual merchandising plans for in-store displays for any on-site stores. Ensures visual merchandising plan is refreshed for each new product release
Plan and develop on-site retail activations and promotions
Supervise remote facilities merchandise store operations. Support the buying and forecasting to maintain inventory levels and consistent sell through
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of experience in merchandising and/or product development
Experience managing complete lifecycle of a product—from conception to delivery
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Ability to lift boxes up to 25lbs unassisted
Must be willing to travel to vendors or other SpaceX locations (up to 10%)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Proven track record of establishing a network of production vendors; must have track record of developing merchandising and/or licensing agreements
Highly organized, detail oriented and possess a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on a number of projects simultaneously
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma
Demonstrated ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, across teams, in a short timeframe with the ability to pivot rapidly
Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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