The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  LaunchPad Corp is hiring a Merchandise Manager in Akron, OH.

• Role description

  Join LaunchPad Corp as a Merchandise Manager and help us build on the momentum we've gained across general. Look past the title and you'll see $83,000 - $114,000, an OH base, and a manager role that asks you to lead, not just execute.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Execute core Merchandise Manager duties with accuracy and consistency
  • Meet established deadlines while upholding LaunchPad Corp quality standards
  • Own one slice of LaunchPad Corp's general mission end to end
  • Build the Interpersonal Skills habits a manager role can lean on for years
  • Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner
  • Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
  • Build and sustain strong working relationships across departments
  • Keep records, systems, and shared files organized and up to date

  What You'll Bring

  • The diplomacy to align stakeholders who don't agree yet
  • Meticulous attention to detail across every deliverable
  • A communication style that translates jargon back into plain English
  • Eagerness to take ownership and run with new responsibilities

  The founders of LaunchPad Corp left bigger companies to build something outcome-focused in Akron, and general has been better for it. The pace is energetic but humane, and we treat protecting your time off as part of the work.

  We anchor everything in $83,000 - $114,000, then add mentorship, benefits, and the freedom to flex your full-time schedule around real life.

  Confirmed live today, applications for this general role land in real time.

  You've weighed the pros and cons long enough; the Merchandise Manager application takes five minutes.

• Required skills

  • Coaching
  • Attention Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Continuous Learning
  • Initiative
  • Strategic Planning
  • Work Ethic
  • Self-Motivation

• Benefits & perks

  • Inclusive benefits for LGBTQ+ employees
  • Performance bonuses
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Equipment Allowance
  • Parental leave
  • Profit sharing
  • Spot Bonuses
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Professional development budget
  • Stretch assignments and rotations
  • 20% time for personal projects
  • Relocation assistance
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Car Allowance
  • Travel per diem

• Apply before 2026-09-16

  Submit your application for this Full-time general position.