Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers (https://vfc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/altracareers) or www.altrarunning.com (https://www.altrarunning.com/homepage.html) .What will you do?A day in the life of a Senior Manager of Community at Altra looks a little like this.This role is in the marketing department and is primarily focused on North America. They will lead the social, influencer and run club strategy and vision and oversee and integrate athletes and events. They will work closely with the creative team and outside partners to drive growth and brand awareness across a diverse community. This role reports to the marketing director.Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Be at the forefront of culture and social trends to be able to attract the consumer of the future and build a relevant brand
Set the strategy and point of view for building the brand’s community across social, influencers and run clubs + lead our athlete and events manager in finding ways to integrate across all channels
Lead a team to execute and bring the brand to life in a consistent way across our community channels
Build out the organic social content calendar based on our content pillars + brand and product marketing calendars
Write a monthly organic social sprint brief and one-off briefs for the creative team that inspires them and content creators
Be the expert of our social listening and scheduling platform – Sprinklr
Build out our social guidelines for a consistent look and feel across our platforms
Source influencers and ambassadors for the brand, brief them with content ideas and ensure contracts and payments are set up with the support of our production manager and events and social coordinator
Leverage your channels to gather consumer insights that can drive new ideas and actions
Work with the marketing director and creative team to ideate new ways to activate the consumer of the future that is in line with our brand vision
Develop the vision and strategy for how to activate within run culture locally and then work cross functionally with the retail team to ensure integration and execution
Drive the strategy, thinking and ideas for how to activate at any of our in real life events and with our athletes to drive brand recognition and love
What do you need to succeed?We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 8-10+ years of experience and professional achievements.A successful candidate will need to have an understanding and passion for run culture and social media. They will also be a strong charismatic leader with a clear vision for how to drive a team to action and results across multiple channels. They will need to be consumer-first-minded and be able to drive connection and community with new thinking and ideas across a diverse group of people.The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Expert in social media
Experience in building communities across influencers and ambassadors, social media, run clubs and events and athlete communities
Consumer-first-minded and be able to drive connection and community with new thinking and ideas across a diverse group of people.
Ability to write strategy, lead a team to execute and then report on results and insights
Team leadership and ability to drive towards actions and results
Ability to write briefs and collaborate with a creative team
Understanding of storytelling and what makes engaging content
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple goals and projects under tight deadlines
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Ability to develop and lead complex projects involving multiple cross-functional stakeholders
Flexible and adaptable with a can do attitude
Location requirement: The ideal candidate will reside within the Denver area as we are required to be in the downtown Denver office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.
Passion for running and outdoor culture a plus
What do we offer you?At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?pagename=signon&conum=30716&coaffid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com (https://www.altrarunning.com/homepage.html) .Now WE have a question for YOU.Are you in?Hiring Range :$125,280.00 USD - $156,600.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
