Director Regional Marketing Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R285460)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or relevant field of study required
• MBA preferred, but not required

Work Experiences:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in large retail environment, consumer package goods, or advertising agency that serves Fortune 500 companies
• 4+ years of management experience with strong people development background
• Experience with campaign planning and cross functional project management required
• Previous management responsibilities of $20M+ advertising budget required
• Experience working in retail environment preferred

Skills:

• Ability to manage individuals, teams and projects utilizing strategic management presence and a drive to elevate team and program performance
• Excels at cross functional campaign management practices including translating insights into actionable briefs, leadership of communications planning, execution and measurement of tactics
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external, including individual contributors, directors and executive officers
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Provide superior customer service, while leading through influence and driving accountability
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an director level leader and member of a team
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Competent budget management skills inclusive of forecasting, invoice management and KPI measurment
• Ability to effectively react and resolve conflict while aligning resources for success
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Power Point

Responsibilities:

• Manage team focused on marketing business support for stores organization to drive best in class performance in opening new store locations, protecting store traffic share against competitive retail pressures and working to find turn key solutions to scale grassroots marketing partnerships
• Partner with Real Estate, Finance, Store Operations and Customer leadership stakeholders to evaluate marketing viability of proposed new store locations and cost analysis to budget for successful grand opening and sustainment efforts
• Prioritize market share campaigns with Regional Vice Presidents to align resources for protection from traffic share loss including competitive entry blunting campaigns
• Oversee execution of strategic partnerships across sports properties and outdoor conservation groups
• Identify and implement platforms, partners and products to connect the brand to local sports and outdoors customers with a focus on improving store traffic share
• Support enterprise integrated marketing campaign planning to help localize go-to-market efforts to meet store business objectives
• Plan, forecast and manage expense budgets for Regional Marketing and New Store marketing divisions
• Identify and evaluate new marketing opportunities across all regions; create cross-functional and third partnerships where needed
• Maintain current knowledge on state and federal laws that pertain to promotions and events
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

•  Up to 30% travel required
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required
• May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

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.​