Marketing Director (Stores)

What This Position is All About

Under direction from the General Manager, the Marketing Director is responsible for creating and executing a strategic local marketing program, maximizing exposure for Saks Fifth Avenue in the local marketplace, and effectively being a liaison between their individual Saks Fifth Avenue store and the Corporate Marketing Team. The Marketing Director will operate with clearly defined return on investment goals for sales and client acquisition and development.

Who You Are:

• You are a motivated go-getter that accomplishes goals by engaging morale and spirit in your teams
• You are a highly respected leader with a clear vision and quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization.
• You are an innovative problem solver, constantly looking to improve how things are being done.
• You inspire others with your vision and strategic, big picture perspective.

You Also Have:

• Between 5-10 years of management experience and a proven track record in leading a group of independent thinkers with successful end results
• Demonstrated experience in strategic and creative campaign development, retail environment preferred
• Ability to negotiate contracts and manage budgets
• Ability to independently learn IT applications, clienteling tools and software proprietary to Saks Fifth Avenue
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

As The Marketing Director (Stores), You Will:

• Create and execute a strategic marketing program for an individual Saks Fifth Avenue store
• Liaise between the General Manager and the Corporate Marketing Team to analyze the store's existing client base and define appropriate opportunities to acquire new and develop existing customers
• Develop and execute strategic and creative events that drive traffic and increase customer sales
• Proactively analyze event results in order to refine and improve future events which continue to develop business opportunities and maximize sales
• Work with the store Leadership Team to maximize local event marketing dollars
• Communicate Saks Fifth Avenue initiatives to key regional media and secure credits for product, the Saks brand and the local store team
• Increase store visibility in the community via partnership with local publications, charitable organizations, and other beneficial groups
• Support the General Manager in communicating corporate events to the store team and coordinate support and execution for all events to Saks Fifth Avenue standards
• Maintain store marketing/event calendars listing all store events, trunk shows, and representative visits, and share with corporate on a monthly basis
• Submit all calendars, event results recaps, and invoices to the proper parties in a timely manner
• Other store initiatives as assigned by management
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing Associate discount

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is at $94,000.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

 SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.