Marketing Manager

Lynnwood, WA
$75,000-78,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago

Job Description:Position DescriptionPosition Title: Marketing Events ManagerStatus: Full TimeLocation: Zumiez Home Office -- Lynwood, WAReports to Title: Senior Marketing ManagerSalary: $75K-$78K annualBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, 401k, Product DiscountWe're Zumiez, a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young people who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, street wear and other unique lifestyles.

Are you the kind of person that is continuously growing, asking questions and seeking learning experiences?
Are you the kind of person who gets bored by managers or teachers that don't push you?
Do people marvel at your ability to turn knowledge into action?
When you learn something new do you stay up at night learning as much on the topic as possible?

If this sounds like you, read on...Position Overview:The Event Marketing Manager will work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager to drive Zumiez marketing programs and events. This person will proactively seek and execute opportunities in customer and employee-facing digital/physical events. They’ll work in collaboration with a myriad of teams within the company, at the malls and our partner brands to create the experiences that only Zumiez can do. They’ll do that while training and working extensively with Marketing Coordinators on driving deadlines and oversee project execution from concept to completion.As part of a small, dynamic, multi-hat wearing team, qualified individuals will be: able to work well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; self-motivated; flexible; extremely organized; very detail-oriented; tenacious yet tactful; confident and diplomatic in dealing with competing departmental objectives and varied personalities; a strong problem solver; able to work well under pressure in order to meet project deadlines; and will have a positive attitude.Principal Responsibilities:

Drive Zumiez marketing digital/physical event planning and production

Develop creative activation ideas for events
Oversee and assist in the planning and execution of digital/physical events
Expand promotional opportunities for all events
Own and maintain the 12 month event calendar and planning process
Research relevant industry and lifestyle events
Propose, maintain, and reconcile event budgets
Develop the Marketing Coordinator team through the digital/physical events you lead

Identifying specific teaching and learning opportunities for the coordinator team through each event
Work with manager team on wholistic development of individual coordinators
Act as a Marketing team leader at all national, regional, and local events

Travel to key event locations to build/strengthen relationships and evaluate event success
Manage a team of Marketing Coordinators to ensure event execution and representation of Zumiez in the best possible way
Proactively seeking out new events and activation ideas that support the marketing mission & vision
Support the marketing team with logistics and administrative tasks as needed, to execute projects effectively and successfully
Responsible for overseeing inventory maintenance of all event supplies and equipment
Act as Marketing liaison at all internal cultural events

Your background: What kind of person will thrive in this role? You should have . . .Qualifications:Required

BA/BS in Marketing related field or previous Zumiez Experience (DM or above)
3+ years of brand marketing and event experience in relevant industries (skate, snow, streetwear preferred)
Extensive knowledge of lifestyles Zumiez participates in (skate, snow, music and art), and market trends/opportunities
Knowledge of or personal interest in lifestyle/industries that Zumiez participates in
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Solution and results oriented
Detail oriented and strong follow-through
Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines
The ability to lead and drive projects through Marketing Team
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Ability to mentor, develop, and train Coordinators through teaching & learning
Ability to interact effectively with different personality styles and with employees at all levels of the organization; must possess confidence in communication and be outgoing and comfortable working with people.
Must be accountable for the results of all assigned projects
Ability to stay focused and work independently (self-starter) and as part of a team
Creative thinking skills and ability to brainstorm with a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage a budget with focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost control
Willingness to travel (30-40%) and work over weekends and holidays when necessary (mostly in the summer, but all year round)
Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Social Media Platforms, Zoom and WebEx
Valid Driver's License
Able support on fulfillment/shipping as needed and able to lift 50+ lbs

Preferred

College degree with a focus in business, psychology, or marketing
Retail or sales experience
Strong desire to create a mind blowing experiences
Understanding of marketing “test & learn” methods, including control groups, segmentation, etc

And you should be motivated by...

Working in an open environment where like-minded individuals work together to accomplish a common goal, in a fast-paced position.
Learning how to do something well by doing it, not be reading a manual or going to formal training
If you need a ton of hand holding or a micromanager boss, this is not for you
Working in a lean, results oriented environment, you’ll thrive on the opportunity to Cool Shit™
Having fun in an environment low on politics, high on transparency, and excited for opportunities to create experiences
Comfortable with jeans, shorts, hoodies, and dogs in the office
We are more interested in what you can do, not what you look like

To Apply:Please email resume toNote: Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Thanks for your interest!Where you'll work: Our headquarters are in the thriving metropolis of Lynnwood, Washington, just North of Seattle. This is a cube-free, pet-friendly, skateboard welcome, open environment that's designed to get people talking, debating the merits of an idea, and having fun. Even though we were founded in 1978, our ~350 person home office culture still feels very start-up-y. And even though we're the home office, you'll find a strong empowered sales culture -- not an administrative culture -- here.

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