Marketing Manager – Retail / Direct

The Marketing Manager - Retail/Direct is responsible for developing and executing the go-to-market (GTM) strategy across retail, direct, and local marketing channels, in collaboration with merchandising, marketing, creative, and store teams. This role bridges brand strategy with in-market execution, ensuring campaigns and promotions drive traffic, sales, and customer engagement at the store and local market level while aligning with overall business and marketing objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for overseeing and executing critical business and merchandising and marketing priorities. Oversee the end-to-end process of category merchandising product launches and briefs, ensuring that the necessary marketing support and attention are provided. Oversee the development and collection of monthly promotions that align with strategic priorities. Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams to identify key products and promotions to feature, considering factors such as seasonality, consumer demand, and market trends. Ensure that these promotions are effectively communicated and integrated into marketing campaigns, while handling ad hoc requests to accommodate quick changes to the marketing plan. Navigate and lead the merchandising team through change, providing guidance and support during times of transition. Adapt quickly to new market trends, consumer demands, and industry dynamics to ensure successful and agile responses.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure that projects are executed efficiently and within the established timelines. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, marketing, production, and supply chain, to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to key stakeholders, identifying and troubleshooting any potential issues or roadblocks that may arise. Conduct post-launch analysis and evaluations to assess the success of product launches and identify areas for improvement in future projects.
• Active participant in business led meetings and strategy sessions
• Responds to ad-hoc requests for information/analyses from Manager/ Director

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Retail
• or equivalent experience
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years progressive analytical and project management experience in merchandising/marketing
• Technical Competencies & Information Systems: Intermediate PC software skills using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Develop structured summaries, synopses, or executive briefings that provide a comprehensive yet succinct understanding of the content for various stakeholders.
  • Consolidate and present essential information in a clear and engaging manner, ensuring accuracy and coherence.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the summaries align with their requirements and objective
  • Project management tools
• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred:
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to efficiently process and distill complex information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey key points concisely and effectively.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while working with large volumes of data.
  • Proficiency in information research, data analysis, and summarization techniques.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with digital tools and software for content organization and summarization is preferred.

About The ODP Group: The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety: We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our Coworkers and our customers. All Coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Coworkers assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of Coworkers so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization! You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

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