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Marcom Project Manager

San Jose, CA – Remote

12 Months Contract

We are looking for a Marketing Project Manager to drive comprehensive end-to-end project management for the Corporate Marketing Team. This role will connect the dots within the marketing organization and ensure global marketing alignment in order to deliver on successful campaigns, events and launches.

The Project Manager will partner most closely with the Global Web Team, ensuring incoming requests are reviewed and triaged before delivery to the team. This individual will foster open communication with the Web team to ensure clarity and completeness of the requests continually improves. This also requires ongoing training of the requestors so they provide comprehensive information in their requests to further streamline the process.

This role will also manage incoming Localization of assets and Web content; providing quotes to the team as needed, maintaining close collaboration with the third-party agencies who complete localization projects, and managing overall execution.

You will also meet daily with the Creative and Content teams to manage incoming requests and make sure these move to the correct owner(s) quickly and efficiently.

Our ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and a critical thinker who is able to build trust and strong working relationships across teams. He/she/they will program manage marketing initiatives to successful, on-time completion by establishing milestones, communicating clearly with key stakeholders, and creating accountability across teams.

Responsibilities:

· Partner with cross functional marketing teams to develop project scope, requirements and integration points to build out timelines and review milestones to ensure teams are on track and aligned throughout

· Manage each program to ensure full transparency around project roles, status, changes, inputs needed and deadlines

· Facilitate decision making, and help move projects forward effectively

· Connect marketing to the rest of organization to ensure planning and execution align with GTM initiatives (e.g., brand and demand gen campaigns, launches, corporate events, etc)

Qualifications & Education:

· A relationship builder who can establish trust and influence

· A self-starter who is comfortable navigating ambiguity in highly dynamic environments, identifies and solves problems with urgency and enthusiasm, and brings initiative and organization to complex situations

· An excellent communicator and confident presenter who is comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization and getting buy-in on recommendations and plans

· A change agent who drives progress and improvement by setting clear priorities and expectations, motivating partners, and delivering on commitments

· A strategic thinker who develops and successfully executes on complex projects

· 3-5 years in project and/or program management roles with a focus on marketing and/or web marketing

· Ability to manage cross-functional projects at scale, and maintain project scope and timelines

· Experience in a matrixed organization and managing multiple stakeholders with competing projects and priorities on tight deadlines

• · Efficient with a variety of collaboration and project management tool sets, ideally Wrike

AMISEQ

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Overview

As Manager, Media Planning / Communications Design, you are responsible for managing the production and application of accurate and insightful consumer, cultural relevant, media and market intelligence to contribute to an impactful communications/media plan.

With direction from your Associate Director or Director, you take the strategic design imperatives (Strategy On A Page: SOAP) and communications idea and deploy a variety of data and intelligence to identify and prioritize the best communications channels.

You are able to plot the course of action your team of Communications Designers needs to take, to address the challenge (tasks, approaches, tools, and timelines) and ensure best practice, innovative thinking is applied to the communications design fundamentals.

In this role, you are responsible for the preparation of the communications/ media plan flowchart via MediaTools or Lumina and ensuring the communications plan is built on solid, data rich fundamentals.

Working with partnerships, media publishers/ distributors/ suppliers, and your communications design team, you ensure the accuracy of the inputs required for the development of the media plan flowchart and are responsible for ensuring any changes made to the approach are reflected in the plan and documented to ensure financial compliance and accountable standards are achieved.

With more than 4 years in a Communications Design role, you are versed in the media planning design process/workflow, media fundamentals across all channels, tools and techniques.

You are able to share your thoughts clearly and succinctly in both written and presentation form—you will be expected to know how to use Powerpoint or Keynote Presentation Desktop applications to develop client ready, accurate and error free presentations

Responsibilities

Client

• Responsible for the creation of accurate substantiated and detailed media plans and media planning scenarios
• Responsible for the timely, accurate delivery of day to day requests from the team along with disciplined and organized call-reports and timely follow-throughs
• Responsible for organizing and developing client-facing category, culture and competitive tracking documents

Internal

• Work with the Associate Director and Partnerships team to develop the RFP to brief internal partnership’s/ SBU team and external partners
• Manage the team output and development of the flowchart including oversight of the plan being accurately produced within Ripple/ MediaTools/Lumina to address the reach/frequency and business goals
• Seek opportunities to extend beyond paid through the integration (and quantification) of owned, earned and shared media channels
• Lead the best practice production of audience and communications data and intelligence for the development of the communications plan, utilizing relevant tools and techniques
• Contribute to the ideation team sessions in conjunction with the Strategy team and relevant SBU to generate creative & compelling connections idea.
• Responsible for timely, accurate delivery of day to day requests from the client and internal team
• Oversight of brand media plans, financials, ATBs and billing documentation internally and for the client; able to know and speak to the plan inside and out
• Leads internal, client and partner agency status calls and updates; organizes and coordinates call-reports and ensures that follow-ups are documented and carried out in a timely manner
• Takes the challenge at hand (tasks, approaches, tools, and timelines) and ensure best practice, innovative thinking is applied to the communications design fundamentals
• Digests the client’s goals/target and leads compiling planning inputs – competitive reporting, syndicated audience research, landscape trends, campaign learnings
• Manage, train & mentor junior members of the team – Associate(s), Comms Designer(s)

Prioritization:

• 30% Client
• 60% Internal
• 10% Commercial

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

Client

• Contribute key media inputs for best in class communications planning solutions that propel the communications idea
• Able to effectively lead the management of the client’s communications budget to successful outcomes
• Accurately and effectively manage client’s day to day communications design product requirements

Internal

• Able to successfully manage Communications Design planning outputs from team
• Key contributor to RFP process, including briefing and partner selection together with Partnership colleagues (may oversee this on smaller briefs / accounts)
• Able to deploy tools and techniques to deliver best in class communications planning outcomes across OESP

Commercial

• Contributor to SBU revenue growth via communications design (client base)
• Contributor to organic revenue growth from communications design scope (client base)

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4+ years in integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)
• Media planning skills must be sufficient and able to be taught to junior team members
• Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment
• 1+ years of experience in managing or developing staff
• Ability to delegate, develop and oversee direct reports
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together..

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is $xxx to $xxx. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Initiative, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Initiative, please email [email protected].

IPG Mediabrands

About Tencent

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good.

We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our client’s digital transformation and business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the procurement operation and commercial management of procurement projects, including progress management, demand management, commercial negotiations, price management, contract management, and issue management during execution.
• According to the business development strategy, formulate procurement strategies and implementation; responsible for the development, management, performance evaluation, and improvement of suppliers.
• Collect and analyze market trends, grasp market changes, and provide a basis for procurement decisions.
• Possess the ability to streamline and diagnose processes and promote cross-team problem-solving.

Job Requirements:

• Aligns with Tencent’s corporate culture, displays integrity and responsibility, excels in cross-team collaboration, and possesses strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with over 8 years of experience in procurement business or supply chain management. At least 2 years of experience working locally overseas or in charge of overseas procurement. Preference given to those with IT and software procurement experience, as well as administrative procurement experience.
• Experience in independently managing procurement projects, profound knowledge in the procurement field; outstanding business negotiation skills, passionate, resilient, meticulous in work, responsible, and high stress tolerance.
• Strong organizational management skills, logical thinking abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and document editing skills.
• Demonstrates good learning and communication skills, problem analysis and resolution abilities, and can work under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin), in order to communicate with various stakeholders in headquarters

Tencent

About the job

Reporting to the Director of Analytics for the Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Program, IHA is looking for an Analytics Manager to drive the implementation of data-driven insights and ensure the reliability and consistency of data validation pipelines for the organization. This position will help synthesize and organize technical program needs in collaboration with the Program Operations and Strategic Design and Initiatives (SDI) teams. The ideal candidate is a healthcare industry professional, who can serve as a bridge between internal and external stakeholders and executes on cost-effective, high impact initiatives that move the needle on key industry pain points in California.

About IHA

At Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), we bring the healthcare community together to overcome barriers to high-value care. For more than 25 years, we have championed a more integrated care system that improves quality and affordability for patients in California and beyond. As a non-profit business league, we are funded by the healthcare industry to help make the system work better for everyone. Our mission-driven executive team and staff work with cross-industry leaders to solve big, systematic challenges such as performance measurement and provider data management. With core values of Collaboration, Candor, and Impact as our guide, we align healthcare around shared goals—and new possibilities. We use data and insights to help everyone improve. We build what is needed to drive lasting change. Because we envision a healthcare system where patients get the best possible care at an affordable price.

Core Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Organize, track, and effectively close out analytics and engineering project timelines via tailored sprints or alternate methods that enhance productivity
• Partner cross functionally with the Program Operations and Strategic Design and Initiatives (SDI) team to ensure deliverables are tracked and executed effectively and efficiently
• Consistently review and assess the quality of analytics and engineering deliverables to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices

Data Intake Validation and Reporting:

• Serve as a steward for the AMP and Atlas Program data intake validation processes
• Document, update and implement a validation rules bank that governs the data intake validation process.
• Centralize and consistently contribute to technical program documentation across AMP, Atlas and SDI programs
• Manage and curate internal and external analytics dashboards and APIs

Database Management:

• Become an additional subject matter expert (SME) resource on the design and content of AMP and Atlas database schemas
• Custodial responsibility for updating the internal AMP and Atlas databases

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Attend meetings and actively collaborate with teams from healthcare plans, provider organizations, technology vendors and policy makers to drive project deadlines and help resolve any technical program issues

Strategic Support:

• Provide additional resourcing needed to support program functions or new program initiatives determined

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a STEM discipline, public health, statistics, or related field with emphasis on analytical or quantitative skills.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in project management and healthcare analytics
• 3+ years of relevant experience in healthcare analytics, healthcare IT, and/or database management
• Successful prior work experience as a project manager, technical project manager, management consultant/associate or analyst with proven track record of successful deployment and/or maintenance of healthcare information systems

Bonus if you have:

• A Master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline
• A Project Management Professional Certificate
• Experience with HEDIS measurement or claims-based data
• Experience with SQL coding or other programming languages

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Great work environment (Lake Merrit in Oakland)
• Free snacks, tea, and coffee
• Subsidized gym membership

o ClassPass

• Mental health support resources:

o Optum Counselors 24/7 (Online Therapy) – Talkspace

o Meditation Apps: Headspace and Calm

• 401K contribution
• 20 paid days off a year + 18 holidays
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Commuter benefits

Permanent US work authorization is a prerequisite to employment for this position.

Integrated Healthcare Association

Company Description

Active Insights (Ai) has developed a behavioral system using artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect people. The technology uses existing cameras in hotels, casinos, stadiums, schools, and other venues. It watches every corner of the venue, recognizes critical events, and accordingly informs surveillance and security staff. The technology further includes future modules to intervene with sex trafficking, intoxication, underage participation, and addiction, to name a few.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a client-facing Project Manager. Applicants MUST have experience in a consulting role or with a client-facing firm. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful installation and deployment of the system for our clients. You will be responsible for managing multiple end-to-end installation projects simultaneously, from initial planning to final delivery and post-implementation support. The job will be primarily located in San Diego and Las Vegas. Some travel will be required to visit client sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Collaborate with clients and engineering/development teams to understand installation requirements and define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources, both human and technical, to meet project requirements. Ensure that the project is adequately staffed and equipped.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the installation process and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Communication: Maintain open and clear communication with clients, project team members, and stakeholders, keeping them informed of project progress, issues, and changes.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource utilization to ensure that the project remains within financial constraints.
• Documentation: Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and post-implementation reports.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address issues and roadblocks that may impede the installation process and provide solutions.
• Training and Support: Provide necessary training and support to clients and end-users.
• Post-Implementation Evaluation: Conduct post-implementation assessments to measure the success of the installation, gather client feedback, and make recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years’ experience in Project Management, ideally in consulting or similar working with external vendors and clients.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with AI-enabled technology is a plus.
• Experience in the hospitality or entertainment industries is a plus.

Active Insights Inc.

Looking for a Front of House Manager for San Mateo

Pinstripes is known for attracting exceptional people who are passionate about service. Our Venues are dynamic in layout and design, no one Pinstripes is the same as the other. We generally entertain hundreds of guests a week through our Bistro, Bowling, Bocce, or Bar areas. We also host

and execute numerous events a week from corporate small happy hours, to social gatherings, to 3 coursed seated dinners.

Your first exposure is an intensive training program in one of our venues. Our Managers come from all backgrounds and industries, you are not expected to be an expert on day one, and will be given many opportunities within our training program to show your strengths. Every manager is required to run a workgroup, server, bar, host, busser, etc. We work as a team to ensure our venues are run at the highest level. Our managers embody this idea and drive it with the staff on a

daily basis.

Managers will be exposed to every workgroup (service, host, and bar), manage different zones of the venue, run private events, and you will see daily, weekly, and quarterly financials so it clear how to move the venue forward financially.

From professional development classes, to mentoring and guidance from your colleagues, we create well-rounded restaurateurs who are also savvy businesspeople.

As we look toward 2023 we are opening 6 new locations; 2 in California, 3 in Florida, and 1 in New Jersey. We are hiring and building up our teams at our current 13 locations so we are in a position

to springboard and offer relocation to key team members to help lead these new venues. Our management team search is focused on individuals who are dedicated to consistently driving high standards and achieving service excellence. Those who enjoy a small-company-feel, are adept at building relationships, and have a single-minded focus on delivering quality should

apply.

Job Description:

Ability to hold company standards on a daily basis

Able to teach and inspire our hourly team members to exceed guest expectations

Able to interview and staff their workgroup to anticipate sales trends

Daily, weekly, and monthly calendars are organized to

hit inventory deadlines and venue goals

Able to work with Micros POS

PinPerks:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Stocks & Equity in a Growing Company
• 401K Program
• Paid Health Insurance Options
• Personal Time Off + Sick Days
• Complimentary Meals during workdays
• Growth and Relocation Opportunities

Pinstripes

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced eCommerce Merchandising Manager to join our dynamic team. As the eCommerce Merchandising Manager, you will play a key role in driving the success of our online retail business by effectively managing the merchandising strategy and optimizing the customer experience. You will be responsible for overseeing product assortment, merchandising analytics and KPIs, and overall site presentation to maximize sales, conversion rates, and customer satisfaction.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the overall merchandising strategy for our eCommerce platform, aligned with the company’s objectives and brand guidelines.
• Oversee the product assortment, ensuring a well-curated and compelling selection of products that meets the needs and preferences of our target audience.
• Conduct market research and analysis, including regular competitive analysis, to identify trends, forecast demand, and stay ahead of the competition. Use insights to make data-driven recommendations for optimizing product assortment and overall site presentation to maximize sales.
• Optimize product categorization, navigation, and search functionality to enhance the customer browsing and shopping experience.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales, conversion rates, and customer engagement, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective product merchandising campaigns, including product descriptions, images, videos, and other media.
• Work with the marketing and content teams to develop persuasive and compelling product descriptions, ensuring accurate and engaging copy that effectively communicates product features, benefits, and unique selling points.
• Work closely with the Sr. eCommerce Manager to continuously improve the functionality and user experience of the eCommerce platform.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in eCommerce merchandising, and provide recommendations for innovation and improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee photoshoots for new product launches, ensuring high-quality imagery that aligns with the brand’s aesthetic and meets customer expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years of eCommerce experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in eCommerce merchandising, preferably in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent understanding of online retail and eCommerce best practices, including product presentation, site optimization, and conversion rate optimization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience in optimizing product listings for search engines is preferred.
• Proficient in using Shopify, Google Analytics and Klaviyo

Sanctuary Clothing

JOB OVERVIEW

The Sr. Merchandising Manager, Giro Cycling is responsible for driving the end-to-end product creation process, creating global lines for your given product segments. You will develop iconic and long-lifecycle seasonal styles by working cross-functionally with the merchandising, design, and development teams to create innovative product roadmaps while keeping seasonal projects on calendar (Innovation Trail/Road), championing the PLM process (Centric), managing samples for meetings/tradeshows, building marketing/catalog insights, presenting product to global teams, and assisting in regional sales meetings. In addition, you will establish control-related standards and procedures that will serve as the foundation of Giro’s product creation process. You will be interacting with global and regional teams daily to ensure Giro leads the globe in Cycling hardgoods and softgoods. Reporting to the VP of Merchandising, this is a high-level role with exposure across the organization and requires very close collaboration with cross functional departments and leaders.

This position reports to the VP of Merchandising and allows you the flexibility to work from your home office or is based out of our Irvine, CA office.

As the Sr. Merchandising Manager, you will have an opportunity to:

• Lead the product creation process with clear product vision, which blends Giro’s DNA & regional needs with the higher strategic objectives and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate and build seasonal product lines that meet goals across architecture, design, costing, and brand with specific regional requirements as outlined by the merchandising team.
• Act as the primary interface across functions and departments for the product team, servicing needs and communication across Merch, Design, Sourcing and Development.
• Execute and manage the product creation process from brief-handoff to sales-meeting while adhering to the designated calendar milestones.
• Maintain all product information systems as needed. Manage all operational tasks (in relation to ownership of the product line) including PLM systems management, creation of the Visual Line Plan, product fittings, wear testing, and sample management.
• Execute on the key product initiatives and correlated investments to hit seasonal revenue targets, including corresponding financial margin initiatives. Determine target costs, deliveries, and projections to represent the global line needs.
• Stay connected to the competitive landscape and be able to benchmark perceived value to ensure Giro is creating unique competitive advantages.
• Actively listen to all members of the cross-functional team to ensure that feedback is properly integrated.
• Consult the Merchandising team during creation of seasonal product briefs and development of the 5-year soft-goods, hardgoods and accessories roadmaps through expert knowledge of segment-specific products.
• Drive highly competitive perceived value through, function, fabrications, trims, and silhouettes.
• Present seasonal line offerings at all major product creation milestones and guiding global and regional assortments.
• Work with the Merchandising team to provide content and information to marketing and sales teams that allow execution of all global sell-in & sell-out tools for the category. Articulate clear product positioning, product segmentation, and product line objectives.
• Provide relevant product-related content and information for the seasonal catalog as well as product packaging needs, managing all copy in PLM to ensure accuracy.
• Validate and execute all divisional SMU requests presented by merchandising and sales teams.
• Partner with development in costing optimization and Merchandising for pricing strategies.
• Possess an understanding of production timelines and minimums.
• Your strong leadership skills will motivate, guide, influence and coach teammates, and cross-functional partners to make Fox products the best in the world and fuel our global growth.

Competencies:

• Motivated and goal-oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Organized
• Passion for product, high energy, strong leadership skills
• Effective communication and speaking skills
• Credible knowledge of consumer trends and market dynamics
• Team Player
• Ability to effectively create and manage processes
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, team-oriented environment.
• Strong business orientation and computing skills

You have:

• 5 + years of experience in product management/development/merchandising.

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering or related field.

• Strong decision maker with ability to deal with ambiguity and conflict resolution

• Effective communicator and presenter with strong leadership skills

• Technologically proficient in Microsoft and Adobe Suites on Mac or PC platforms

• Ability to grasp and learn new platforms, concepts, and programs quickly

• Versed in fashion, color, and trend analysis

• Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, and computing skills

• Ability to effectively create and manage processes

• Must be extremely organized and able to work within a Matrix organization

• Self-starter who can excel in a remote environment with minimal if any direct supervision

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, team-oriented environment.

Giro Sport Design

Client Overview:

Our client is a global phone electronics accessory brand, known for its innovative tech accessories and products widely utilized in the market today. The company has sold over 250 million products in 75 countries and is continually expanding its ecosystem of related products.

Senior Director of Merchandising Overview:

Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Merchandising that is well-versed on merchandising trends, with the keen ability to drive sales through various channels across multiple categories. As the Senior Director of Merchandising, you will play a key role in product styling, a crucial part of the business and product lifecycle. This role offers an exciting blend of creativity and business functionality, and ideal candidates will excel in self-expression and business-minded efficiencies to drive continued brand growth.

Senior Director of Merchandising Responsibilities:

· Work directly with sales, wholesale, and DTC, to understand key growth and priorities to translate into merchandising assortment and SKU plans.

· Align on global revenue target product priorities and objectives, and own retail pricing, costing, and margins.

· Lead development of channel-specific strategies and requirements across all key “style” categories, in partnership with key sales and marketing counterparts.

· Establish a specific merchandising calendar and assortment planning process.

· Join forces with marketing, licensing, and the design team on ideas, content, and merchandise, to execute new initiatives of weekly drops.

· Collaborate with licensing and marketing on priorities and opportunities, including bundles, promotions, and multi-category merchandising opportunities.

· Assist in the creation/management of merchandising, training, digital content support, and execution with large retailers and external stakeholders.

· Partner with sales and marketing gaining alignment, feedback, buy-in, and open communication on new product development initiatives.

· Manage product cost structure, reporting, and cost rationalization exercises – and collaborate with supply chain and supply planning teams on product sourcing strategy recommendations.

· Track product performance and communicate key learnings and developments to appropriate workflows for action.

Senior Director of Merchandising Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising, or a related field is required.
• Extensive experience in merchandising, around 8-10 years, with a proven track record of success and increasing responsibility.
• Previous experience in leadership roles within the merchandising or retail industry is crucial.
• A deep understanding of the specific industry in which the company operates, including market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.
• Strong knowledge of retail merchandising strategies and principles, including product selection, pricing, assortment planning, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use merchandising analytics tools to make informed decisions and drive sales.
• Experience in setting departmental goals, budgets, and strategies.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor teams of merchandising professionals.
• Experience in negotiating and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present merchandising plans, and interact with senior executives.

24 Seven Talent

Our client is a global phone electronics accessory brand, known for its innovative tech accessories and products widely utilized in the market today. The company has sold over 250 million products in 75 countries and is continually expanding its ecosystem of related products.

Senior Director of Merchandising Overview:

Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Merchandising that is well-versed on merchandising trends, with the keen ability to drive sales through various channels across multiple categories. As the Senior Director of Merchandising, you will play a key role in product styling, a crucial part of the business and product lifecycle. This role offers an exciting blend of creativity and business functionality, and ideal candidates will excel in self-expression and business-minded efficiencies to drive continued brand growth.

Senior Director of Merchandising Responsibilities:

Work directly with sales, wholesale, and DTC, to understand key growth and priorities to translate into merchandising assortment and SKU plans.

Align on global revenue target product priorities and objectives, and own retail pricing, costing, and margins.

Lead development of channel-specific strategies and requirements across all key “style” categories, in partnership with key sales and marketing counterparts.

Establish a specific merchandising calendar and assortment planning process.

Join forces with marketing, licensing, and the design team on ideas, content, and merchandise, to execute new initiatives of weekly drops.

Collaborate with licensing and marketing on priorities and opportunities, including bundles, promotions, and multi-category merchandising opportunities.

Assist in the creation/management of merchandising, training, digital content support, and execution with large retailers and external stakeholders.

Partner with sales and marketing gaining alignment, feedback, buy-in, and open communication on new product development initiatives.

Manage product cost structure, reporting, and cost rationalization exercises – and collaborate with supply chain and supply planning teams on product sourcing strategy recommendations.

Track product performance and communicate key learnings and developments to appropriate workflows for action.

Senior Director of Merchandising Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising, or a related field is required.

Extensive experience in merchandising, around 8-10 years, with a proven track record of success and increasing responsibility.

Previous experience in leadership roles within the merchandising or retail industry is crucial.

A deep understanding of the specific industry in which the company operates, including market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.

Strong knowledge of retail merchandising strategies and principles, including product selection, pricing, assortment planning, and inventory management.

Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use merchandising analytics tools to make informed decisions and drive sales.

Experience in setting departmental goals, budgets, and strategies.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor teams of merchandising professionals.

Experience in negotiating and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present merchandising plans, and interact with senior executives.

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