Senior Merch and Special Projects Manager for the Tech PR Team
About the team: We are looking for someone who will take over all stages of Avito Tech merch creation – from idea and brief to production, logistics, and analytics. This is a role at the intersection of creativity, project management, and operational control, with an additional area of responsibility for process support of partner integrations and special media projects of the Tech PR team.
Your tasks will include:
managing merchandise and souvenirs (main focus), including:
- interacting with internal clients: gathering and clarifying briefs, helping to formulate tasks;
- developing and implementing concepts for corporate, event, and gift merchandise;
- controlling the production process: from idea generation and design to delivery and distribution;
- communicating with designers and contractors, monitoring deadlines, quality, and finances;
- developing existing product lines: tracking inventory, placing repeat orders, optimizing the assortment;
- building and improving production, storage, and delivery algorithms;
- being responsible for product logistics within the company and for events;
- analyzing feedback on merchandise (surveys, usage, engagement) and proposing improvements;
- managing the budget, planning, and reporting;
supporting special projects and partner integrations, including:
- managing documentation and coordination with contractors and agencies;
- checking deadlines, statuses, and fulfillment of obligations for integrations and media projects;
- assisting in launching special projects with IT influencers from a process and organizational perspective;
- participating in the preparation of branded events (operational part).
We expect you to have:
- at least 2 years of experience in merchandise and souvenirs (having gone through all stages from idea to implementation);
- project management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and bring them to completion;
- an understanding of what merchandise works and what doesn't, and the ability to explain it;
- experience collaborating with contractors, manufacturers, and agencies;
- budget and reporting management skills;
- confident Excel skills (proficient in pivot tables and mid-level formulas);
- experience analyzing data: surveys, feedback, metrics;
- the ability to optimize and build processes;
- attention to detail and a readiness to take responsibility for results.
It would be great if you have:
- worked in agencies;
- organized branded events;
- understand the IT industry and are interested in the developer audience;
- supported media projects (podcasts, YouTube) in terms of processes and coordination.
Working with us means:
- the opportunity to realize your ideas in a project with a multi-million audience;
- a talented team ready to support your initiatives;
- powerful hardware, additional monitors, and everything you need for productive work;
- a transparent bonus system, a competitive salary – the amount will be discussed during the interview;
- a personal training budget that can be spent on books, courses, and conferences;
- health and wellness: from day one, you will have VHI (Voluntary Health Insurance) with dental care, and a therapist and masseuse available at the office;
- a wonderful office just two minutes from the Belorusskaya metro station: panoramic views of the city center, private workspaces, and relaxation areas.
