Category Marketing Specialist

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Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Work Experiences:

• 4+ years of experience in large retail environment, consumer package goods, or advertising agency that serves Fortune 500 companies

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external, including vendors, directors, and executive officers
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Consistently operate with the highest level of discernment and confidentiality
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively, and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Must have working knowledge of consumer and competitive insights, business analysis, and seasonal sales strategies, while understanding how to execute projects in the Academy work environment
• Provide superior customer service, demonstrating sound logic and judgment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building alignment with the Divisional Merchandising Manager on the development and implementation of marketing strategies supporting key merchandise categories and Tier 2 & 3 marketing initiatives
• Plan and execute key marketing campaigns and initiatives for all GTM marketing channels ensuring offers are clearly communicated to the customer, drive traffic and are on brand
• Collaborate with marketing channel owners, merchants, and store environment teams, along with cross-functional teams and key vendor partners to plan and execute Tier 2 & 3 initiatives
• Enters and maintains accurate Omni Offer advertising system for all GTM marketing channels to provide clear direction for the creative team
• Accurately proofs marketing assets and adheres to all production deadlines
• Build and share quarterly and key initiative post-mortems, as well as report direct mail and key traffic driving offers results
• Assist (Sr.) Category Manager in planning co-op strategy, as well as coordinate and execute co-op campaigns with vendors, ASO channel owners, creative and accounting
• Build strong relationships and support a collaborative environment to solve customer problems and share information
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy's policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular onsite attendance required

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.