Academy Sports + Outdoors
Associate Brand Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Katy, Texas, United States, 77494
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Reporting into the Brand + Content organization, this role requires a strategic approach to elevating Academy Sports + Outdoors and/or its private label brands. This individual is an important contributor to our ability to build long-term brand loyalty and drive sales around key selling seasons with a customer-centric approach. Candidates must be detail oriented, proactive, and solutions minded. Excellent communication and focus on developing innovative plans on-time and on-budget are a pre-requisite for this position.
Job Description:
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
Work Experiences:
5+ years of retail marketing or brand management experience
Skills:
Ability to manage up to leaders across Marketing, Merchandising, and Product Development
Organized with strict attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects within a high volume, fast-paced environment
Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
Excellent customer service skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also being able to contribute to team projects
Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines, solve problems, and work effectively under pressure when necessary
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
Ability to make sound decisions that help shape the direction of the brand
Always professional, effective, and ethical as an individual contributor and member of a team
Proficient use of software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote
Responsibilities:
Ideate new tactics and approaches that speak to customers in unique ways
Manage budget and reconcile across multiple campaigns and projects
Initiate customer research and leverage industry insights to build brand strategies, drive innovation, and strategic planning
Engage with — and develop processes that connect — external agency partners and internal Academy Sports + Outdoors functions, including Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing
Identify solutions our brand can provide to customer problems
Responsible for driving the development and execution of internal brand elements for Academy brand and/or its private label brands
Lead cross-functional teams to define objectives, strategies and desired results on-time and on-budget
Own development and execution of campaigns that elevate brand stories while also supporting key categories and signature programs
Partner with Creative to deliver a consistent seasonal or campaign look and feel across all touch points
Connect content and media strategy to optimize the brand message
Provide regular status reports & communications for key campaigns
Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Reporting into the Brand + Content organization, this role requires a strategic approach to elevating Academy Sports + Outdoors and/or its private label brands. This individual is an important contributor to our ability to build long-term brand loyalty and drive sales around key selling seasons with a customer-centric approach. Candidates must be detail oriented, proactive, and solutions minded. Excellent communication and focus on developing innovative plans on-time and on-budget are a pre-requisite for this position.
Job Description:
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
Work Experiences:
5+ years of retail marketing or brand management experience
Skills:
Ability to manage up to leaders across Marketing, Merchandising, and Product Development
Organized with strict attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects within a high volume, fast-paced environment
Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
Excellent customer service skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also being able to contribute to team projects
Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines, solve problems, and work effectively under pressure when necessary
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
Ability to make sound decisions that help shape the direction of the brand
Always professional, effective, and ethical as an individual contributor and member of a team
Proficient use of software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote
Responsibilities:
Ideate new tactics and approaches that speak to customers in unique ways
Manage budget and reconcile across multiple campaigns and projects
Initiate customer research and leverage industry insights to build brand strategies, drive innovation, and strategic planning
Engage with — and develop processes that connect — external agency partners and internal Academy Sports + Outdoors functions, including Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing
Identify solutions our brand can provide to customer problems
Responsible for driving the development and execution of internal brand elements for Academy brand and/or its private label brands
Lead cross-functional teams to define objectives, strategies and desired results on-time and on-budget
Own development and execution of campaigns that elevate brand stories while also supporting key categories and signature programs
Partner with Creative to deliver a consistent seasonal or campaign look and feel across all touch points
Connect content and media strategy to optimize the brand message
Provide regular status reports & communications for key campaigns
Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.