Marketing Specialist, NY Store

Job Description Job OverviewUnder the supervision of the Marketing Director, the Marketing Specialist is responsible for managing and executing the store vendor clinic program for the New York store, as well as partnering to lead the execution of client facing store events.
Essential Job Functions

• Manage and execute the store vendor clinic program for the New York store. Develop strong relationships with vendors and serve as a liaison between the vendor and Selling Director to achieve the desired learning outcome from both perspectives. Coordinate resources to facilitate the vendors’ requests and meet their specific requirements
• Partner with the Marketing Director and Marketing Manager to lead the execution of client facing store events. Act as a project manager in the coordination of resources from the vendor, corporate merchants, visual, operation and the Selling Director in order to ensure smooth execution of each event. Serve as a liaison between the store and the vendor’s logistics team to help execute the vendor’s vision for the event while still maintaining Saks presentation guideline. Must be solutions oriented and demonstrate the ability to independently problem solve in the moment
• Lead the internal Communications for their internal client group to increase awareness of marketing events and selling opportunities attached to them
• Complete administrative tasks related to preparation and follow up to each event to include event recap and performance reporting
• Maintain flexible work hours required in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the internal & external clients

Qualifications

• College Degree
• Relevant event and/or public relations experience in fashion, entertainment or retail industries
• Ability to manage several projects at one time in an organized and highly effective manner
• Strong communications skills, sense of urgency and ability to independently problem solve are also critical
• 1-3 years related experience