Marketing Specialist

Overview

Our client, a well-known name in retail, is looking for a Grand Opening Marketing Specialist to join their team on an exciting 6-month assignment! **Candidates local to/near Framingham preferred**

The Grand Opening Marketing Specialist will be overseeing marketing strategies & seasonal advertising to support all new store openings, relocations & remodels. You will work closely with marketing managers, in-house creative teams & more to help develop effective communication tactics. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, deliver flawless execution, be nimble/flexible across workstreams and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

– Oversee the execution of company’s Grand Openings through event support, creative execution campaign work via multi-media channels, such as digital, social media, print and in-store.

– Proactively collaborate and communicate effectively across cross-functional business teams including Creative partners, Brand Teams, Digital Marketing and Media to execute the end-to-end content creation, from development to implementation.

– Develop and write compelling creative briefs and input creative teams on the development of creative assets for Grand Openings.

– Approve media plans & spend for each grand opening location.

– Assist and communicate with the field in preparation for opening & correct execution of marketing materials.

– Monitor and report sales for the day and first week of the opening.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field required.

– 1-3 years’ experience in marketing preferred.

– Strong interpersonal skills.

– Works well as a team and as an independent contributor.
– Experience using MS Excel & PowerPoint.

– Experience collaborating with partners in areas of the business outside of marketing.
– Communication is key – strong oral and written communicator, comfortable with giving clear feedback grounded in strategy
– Exhibits strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
– Agile thinker who works well in the grey and in a fast-paced environment.

– Should have an interest in retail.

The target hiring compensation for this role is $25 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include medical health insurance.