Manager Product and Trade Marketing

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Manager Product and Trade Marketing

FullTime Permanent

Reporting to: Director Product & Trade Marketing

Toronto Ontario Harry Rosen Inc. Central Office 77 Bloor St. West)

Hybrid work environment (Remote/Central Office)

As Canadas leading clothing retailer of highend mens wear based in Toronto and operating in major centres across Canada an exciting and challenging opportunity exists in the Marketing Department. In this role the successful candidate will play a key part in bringing products to life through compelling programs that inspire engage and convert. With a strong focus on both creativity and performance the Manager Product and Trade Marketing will help shape and execute initiatives that showcase our curated offering while thoughtfully managing revenue plans and vendor program budgets to drive measurable results. This is an excellent opportunity to gain handson experience and exposure in a wellestablished organization.

We have been specializing in luxury menswear for nearly 70 years and take pride in our status as a leader in the retail industry in Canada and in our dedication to delivering an exceptional product and outstanding customer experience.

Our Marketing Department is a highly talented team of collaborative and visionary individuals that keep Harry Rosen Inc. competitive within the retail industry. If you have a strong interest in retail marketing and fashion this is an ideal role for you.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Brand Partner Relationships

Build manage and grow relationships with brands to scale and optimize the coop marketing program ensuring alignment with business goals and overall marketing strategies.

Lead seasonal vendor calls and develop plans based on objectives and budgets.

Work directly with brand partners for a seamless of all sponsored programs ensuring all parties sign off on final assets.

Manage the coop collection process and timelines.

Negotiate marketing agreements coop opportunities and support initiatives to enhance brand presence and sales.

Product & Fashion Knowledge

Stay uptodate on industry trends emerging product categories and fashion insights to guide marketing initiatives.

Provide expertise and recommendations on product assortments positioning and competitive differentiation.

Ensure alignment between product launches marketing activities and overall brand strategy.

Lead the communications of gotomarket strategy for new brands and products including drops exclusive collections and categories.

Marketing Strategy & Forecasting:

Lead the development and of product focused marketing strategies to maximize exposure and profitability.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coop campaigns adjusting strategies to optimize results.

Utilize data to create well thought out postmortems for past marketing campaigns/programs.

Tracking on going product/brand sell through to determine if strategic adjustments are necessary.

Internal Education

Lead in the development of seasonal internal content including trend decks styling guidance weekly newsletters and training programs

Understand and help to disseminate the Harry Rosen style POV supporting brand differentiation

Lead in developing the seasonal collection grid along with product guides to provide product SKU details/inventory.

Develop training materials that help internal teams stay informed about product features benefits and marketing strategies.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledgesharing across the organization.

Project Management:

Lead and oversee the tracking and of seasonal priorities to ensure that programs are delivered on time and meet business objectives.

Manage workbacks crossfunctionally to ensure timely of product marketing programs.

Ensure strategic alignment of all product and brand representation online across platforms (email social ecommerce) ensuring brand guidelines are met and key product priorities are optimized.

Leadership:

Establish performance goals and provide guidance and leadership to team members ensuring alignment with the overarching marketing strategy and goals.

Support team members in developing their product fashion and trade skills

Hold oneone meetings and complete assessments.

Participate in recruitment development and retention

Establish performance standards and goals and lead by example

Maximize opportunities for team to participate in omnichannel projects to grow skills

The successful candidate will bring the following skills:

• Degree/Diploma in Marketing Communications Business or other relevant field
• 5 years of related experience specifically in Marketing and/or Fashion
• Ability to work crossfunctionally including buying ecommerce and studio teams.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong initiative and cando attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work in a team and across functions
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)
• Past experience in retail or fashion is a strong asset

What are the perks of the job

• Competitive pay program
• Opportunities to additionally earn yearly bonus plan
• Best in industry discounts and special purchase opportunities
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package
• Pension and Group RRSP Programs that grow with you
• A modern digitally advanced workplace
• A leader committed to supporting the achievement of your personal career goals
• A culture that is rich and diverse fostered through an internal Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council
• An employer that values internal growth and promotion and is committed to succession planning for your future

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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Harry Rosen Inc. is committed to ensuring that our environment is barrierfree to all persons employees and clients alike as we believe in equal opportunity and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In the spirit of this philosophy we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants with accommodation needs in the interview and assessment process. If you need assistance during the selection process please contact us at with details.