Retail Marketing Manager

About the Role

The Retail Marketing Manager will lead the strategy development and execution of Ariats retail and shop-in-shop programs. This role requires a strong communicator who works seamlessly across cross-functional teams translating ideas and business needs into clear plans and compelling retail execution.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and hands-on thrives in a fast-paced evolving environment and brings a collaborative mindset along with strong initiative. This individual is comfortable navigating ambiguity adapting to change and expanding responsibilities as the business grows while building trusted partnerships across Brand Sales Creative Planning Sourcing Finance and external partners.

Youll Make a Difference By

• Owning the strategy and execution of Ariats retail and shop-in-shop programs identifying opportunities to enhance brand presentation performance and processes
• Leading the development of in-store creative and materials translating brand and business needs into clear direction and high-quality execution
• Partnering closely with Brand Creative Sales and external agencies to evaluate requests developing creative briefs and bringing concepts to life in store
• Collaborating with Key Accounts to develop creative account-specific retail solutions that support business goals and strengthen relationships
• Managing the operational aspects of retail programs ensuring timelines production vendors and delivery are aligned to support successful execution
• Working cross-functionally with Sales and FSM teams to align on shop-in-shop priorities schedules and deliverables
• Overseeing third-party partners supporting installation and execution providing direction coordination and follow-up as needed
• Traveling to key accounts and retail events to assess execution gather insights and identifying opportunities to improve the retail experience
• Partnering with Planning Sourcing and Finance to support forecasting inventory management and budget oversight
• Taking initiative to identify gaps improving ways of working and flexing responsibilities in support of a growing and evolving team
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

About You

• 4 years of experience managing the creative development of retail point-of-sale or printed materials with a solid understanding of production workflows; knowledge of pre-press and printing processes a plus
• A thoughtful adaptable problem solver who can interpret business and brand needs develop recommendations and move work forward with confidence
• Comfortable owning multiple projects end-to-end in a fast-paced evolving environment where timelines and priorities may shift
• Strong communicator who works well cross-functionally building alignment and trust across Brand Creative Sales Planning Finance vendors and external partners
• Proactive self-starter with a hands-on mindset willing to take initiative identify opportunities and flex responsibilities as the business grows
• Highly driven with a positive team-oriented attitude and a continuous learning mindset
• Proficient in MS Excel and Outlook; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Adobe Acrobat Professional a plus
• Bachelors degree (BA or BS) required

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride work and play outdoors and care about performance quality comfort and style.

The salary range for this position is $110 000 - $115000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariats holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical dental vision and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO) paid holidays and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex orientation national origin age disability genetics or any other basis protected under federal state or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process email .

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