Retail Marketing Manager

The Retail Marketing Manager is the strategic lead for Sea to Summits North American retail go-to-market (GTM) programme. This role owns the retail GTM calendar and process end-to-end from seasonal strategy alignment through to in-season execution and is responsible for translating brand and commercial priorities into retail marketing plans that drive sell-in and sell-through across independent and key account channels.

This is a commercially minded role that requires the ability to think strategically plan ahead of the business and direct available resources including field sales representatives tech reps and sales agents to deliver results at scale. The Retail Marketing Manager works closely with Sales and Marketing leadership the global brand team based in Perth Australia and cross-functional partners across E-Commerce Operations and Finance.

Retail GTM Strategy & Calendar

Own the North American retail GTM calendar including all planning milestones approval gates and cross-functional dependencies from seasonal strategy alignment through to in-season support.

Lead seasonal retail marketing strategy aligned with commercial priorities account segmentation and global brand direction identifying key moments tools and resource requirements well in advance of execution.

Partner with Sales leadership on account segmentation and translate account tiers into differentiated marketing support plans.

Contribute North American perspective to the global planning cadence including asset handoffs seasonal share-backs and planning cycle inputs.

Key Account Marketing

Develop bespoke marketing plans for priority key accounts working alongside account reps and sales leadership to align marketing investment with account opportunity.

Build retail marketing pitch decks and sell-in support tools tailored to key and focus accounts.

Integrate into key account planning meetings and ensure marketing timelines are aligned to commercial calendars.

Evaluate and evolve key account programmes  including fixture programmes window contests and digital co-op based on performance data and rep feedback.

Foundational Merchandising & Retail Activation

Own the Authorised Dealer Kit programme and foundational merchandising approach for all Sea to Summit retail doors with particular focus on new account activation.

Manage POP/POS planning production and distribution briefing regional production timelines and coordinating with global on asset development.

Direct tech reps sales agents and field resources to execute in-store merchandising clinic programmes and retail activations.

Support retail staff training and readiness to sell including clinic kit coordination and ExpertVoice programme management.

Tradeshows & Events

Own North American tradeshow planning and activation applying a prioritisation framework to determine appropriate investment level for each show.

Develop show-specific messaging strategy and brief creative on booth assets activations and collateral needs with appropriate lead times.

Qualifications :

57 years of progressive experience in retail marketing trade marketing or brand marketing with demonstrated ownership of strategy and execution.

Proven track record owning a retail or trade marketing calendar and managing cross-functional projects from planning through delivery.

Experience working with wholesale or independent retail channels; outdoor sporting goods or adjacent consumer goods industry experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to direct and activate field resources agency partners or sales teams to execute  rather than defaulting to doing it themselves.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise across competing demands and operate with a sense of urgency.

Ability to perform quantitative analysis on campaign and programme performance and translate data into actionable recommendations.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to retail partners sales leadership and senior stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; Adobe Creative Cloud experience (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator) a plus.

Familiarity with ClickUp Klaviyo and B2B platforms such as Elastic advantageous.

Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing or a related field; equivalent experience considered

Additional Information :

Why Join Sea to Summit 

USD $95k - $125k annually

This is a full-time office-based position located in Broomfield Colorado. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical dental vision) retirement match employee assistance programmes paid time off community service leave paid holidays wellness stipend gear allowance and some other great perks. Occasional travel is required for tradeshows retailer visits and consumer events.

If youre passionate about people and thrive in a dynamic environment wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build a culture that inspires adventure.
Sea to Summit is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race colour gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion disability national origin protected veteran status age or any other status protected by applicable national federal state or local law.
This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualification associated with the job.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time