Brand Experience Manager

Saks Open · verified Aug 15, 2026

NM_0225_SHORT HILLS Full-time Manager Brand Marketing

Mid-level Brand Marketing role at Saks. NM_0225_SHORT HILLS · full-time · $78,007–$97,509 base.

SalaryStated by Saks

$78,007 – $97,509

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Plan and deliver store events, managing budgets, schedules, communications, production, follow-up, and reporting
Build relationships with philanthropic groups, social organizations, and corporate partners
Create invitations, emails, evites, and social campaigns that support store events and client development
Set the seasonal events calendar, manage the store brand-experience budget, and connect activations to sales goals
Lead community-service efforts and guide the team’s goals, hiring, training, performance, and development

What you bring

Relevant experience in the stated range, with a four-year degree preferred
A record of building, motivating, coaching, and leading teams toward goals
Strong business judgment, analytical ability, executive presentation skills, and close attention to detail
Social media capability plus basic PowerPoint and Word skills; InDesign experience is preferred

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can combine store-level brand marketing with event execution, community relationships, social media, and commercial goals. It is a people-leadership position with recruiting, coaching, and performance responsibilities. Expect a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays; the listing also notes possible travel and some physical tasks such as standing, bending, stair climbing, and carrying light items.

From the employer

Salary Range $78,007 - $97,509*

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

YOU WILL BE:

The Brand Experience Manager is responsible for managing all branding and marketing activities at the store level including but not limited to event planning, community engagement, and social media, in order to develop and strengthen the overall Neiman Marcus Brand.

YOU WILL DO:

Develops detailed action plans for events applicable to stores and manages execution in partnership with Selling Managers, Group Managers, Corporate Special Events, Client Development, and Store Leadership team
Manages the scheduling, budgeting, internal and external communications, planning, execution, production, breakdown, wrap up, and reporting of each event
Identifies, develops, and manages deep community relationships with philanthropic organizations social groups, and corporate partnership
Generates excitement around the NMG Brand by creating inviting and compelling activations and events; balances this with a commercial mindset to help events generate both short- and long-term ROIs with clear selling goals and appropriate Associate follow up
Plans seasonal events calendar across Market / Metro
Owns Brand Experience budget for store
Drives market (and / or home store) teams towards achieving overall store Client Development objectives and selling KPIs in collaboration with Client Development (includes gathering and formalizing best practices)
Owns and manages writing copy and production of all invitations, letters, social media, Sales Associate Emails, and evites for store events in support of the Client Development Manager
Owns Social Media initiatives and builds engaging and compelling Social Media campaigns
Leads the All Heart program in-store and coordinates community service projects for the store team in partnership with HR and other store teams as applicable
Manages store communications programs, as applicable (e.g. LYNX e-mail program)
Builds recommendations and strategies to develop loyalty initiatives
Provides insights on / supports Senior Regional Brand Experience Manager with strategic direction of loyalty programs
Collaborates cross-functionally with Merchants, Communications, Marketing, Creative, and brand partners
Sets goals for team in alignment with overall Brand Experience and store strategies
Owns and maximizes Brand Experience Lead’s performance and career development
Recruits, hires, trains, and develops team, as applicable

YOU WILL BRING:

4-7 years of relevant experience
4-year degree preferred
History of building, leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectives
Advanced business acumen and analytical skills
Experience presenting at the executive level
Strong attention to detail
"Win together" mentality
Proficiency with social media
Experience with InDesign preferred
Basic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Word
Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Travel may be required

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer 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).

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.