We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Associate Marketing Manager, Vendor Partnerships Program. The Associate Marketing Manager, Vendor Partnerships Program will support all vendor marketing programs across Crate and Barrel’s kitchen category as well as wedding and baby registry programs. This role is pivotal in establishing strong relationships with Crate’s most valuable partners. This is a hybrid position that requires 4 days in the Northbrook, IL office. A day in the life as an Associate Marketing Manager, Vendor Partnerships Program
Act as daily point of contact for vendor partners across all lines of business
Coordinate cross-functional execution of all vendor activities from content creation through to support across paid advertising, email, organic social, ecom and print channels
Monitor results of vendor activities to ensure success on a daily basis Initiate corrective action to strengthen performance of programs when necessary
Create quarterly external facing performance reports and recaps for each vendor
Support annual planning process from establishing framework to creating necessary documentation / materials
Manage annual program onboarding process including scheduling of meetings, response tracking and coordination of all sign-on details
Oversee program budget and billing
Identify areas of opportunities to maintain innovative programming and uphold best-in-class execution
Develop new opportunities to continue to evolve and strengthen program year over year
Cultivate strong relationships with external partners
What you'll bring to the table
Exceptional communication skill set, includes presentation, written and advanced interpersonal skills including ability to connect with ride range of personalities
Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple projects at a given time
Identify opportunities to go above and beyond to exceed partner expectations
Demonstrated ability to help grow a program; executing strategy, formulating marketing plans, project managing, analyzing results and coordinating ongoing optimizations and operations
Proven track record for obtaining business results through the development of effective internal relationships across multiple business functions
Proactively looks to improve processes and establish efficiencies
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
3 years relevant Marketing experience, Retail experience is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
Previous experience managing client relationships
Strong analytical skills; comfortable distilling data into insights/optimization opportunities
Strong attention to detail
Highly collaborative and flexible team player
Resourceful problem solver with a drive for continual improvement
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Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
