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Sézane · 12 hours ago

Retail Marketing, Associate Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Sézane is a pioneering French fashion brand that emphasizes quality, creativity, and intentionality. They are seeking a Retail Marketing, Associate Manager to oversee the planning and execution of offline marketing initiatives across the US and Canada, focusing on retail activations and partnerships.

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Responsibilities

In collaboration with our US Offline Marketing Manager, own the planning and execution of Sézane's offline marketing roadmap locally across the US and Canada with an emphasis on retail marketing and activations, store and pop-up openings, offline print campaigns and local (non-product) partnerships

Manage the retail marketing calendar, roadmap, and budget for all US stores and pop-ups, working with Retail and HQ teams to plan and deliver in-store activations tied to key moments

Brief Retail teams on the visual set up, expectations, and run for marketing programs, providing clear direction, constraints and timelines for each activation in a timely manner

Lead the coordination and execution of retail and other customer-facing events, working with Sézane Influence, Events, and Communications teams for cohesion

Source local and recurring partners that align with Sézane's DNA to build and maintain partnerships that strengthen brand presence and resonate with Sézane audiences across the US and Canada

Report monthly on relevant activations, retail marketing initiatives, and client experiences happening across the US & Canada within the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and cultural landscapes

Act as the on-the-ground lead for activations, overseeing event installations / productions, team training on retail marketing, and openings while coordinating with remote teams and vendors

Facilitate traditional offline marketing like direct mail, billboards, and print, ensuring alignment with brand standards and resonance for local markets

Manage retail marketing budget with monthly reports and ensure all retail marketing related expenses are properly allocated and classified

In collaboration with our Paris-based creative team, guide copy and asset creation for offline marketing needs, managing local production and distribution across the US

Qualification

Retail marketingBudget managementProject managementCopywritingCommunity engagementCultural awarenessBilingual (French/English)Negotiation skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

5+ years of experience in retail marketing, community engagement, or creative project management spaces (preferably but not obligatorily within the fashion, lifestyle or retail industries)

Must be Los Angeles-based and able to work in person at our West Hollywood office with domestic travel for openings and activations throughout the year

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Familiar working across multiple time zones and with key team members located in other states or countries

Familiar with offline marketing campaign mechanisms and execution

Proficient in basic copywriting principles

Detail and process-oriented with strong time management, organizational skills, and keen eye for process improvement

Solution-oriented and willing to take on new challenges by proactively proposing solutions and options for different scenarios, big and small

Good negotiation skills & ability to manage relationships with established vendors

Comfortable leading multiple projects simultaneously within a small team

Dialed into the cultural scene & happenings of core cities throughout the US

Preferred

Strong network of print and asset production partners is a plus but not required

Bilingual (French / English) is a plus but not required

Company

Sézane

Fondée en 2013 par Morgane Sézalory, Sézane est la première marque de mode française à placer la qualité, la créativité et le prix juste au coeur de ses collections.

Founded in 2013

Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA

201-500 employees