Sr Manager Category Marketing Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R303569)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field required

Work Experiences:

• 7+ years of experience in large retail environment, consumer package goods, or advertising agency that serves Fortune 500 companies
• 2+ years of management experience with strong people development background
• Must have working knowledge of consumer and competitive insights, business analysis, and seasonal sales strategies, while managing workflow of supporting specialist(s) and coordinator(s)

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external, including vendors, directors, and executive officers
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Consistently operate with the highest level of discernment and confidentiality
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively, and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Provide superior customer service, demonstrating sound logic and judgment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for building alignment with the Senior Vice President-GMMs in the development and implementation of marketing strategies for two merchandise divisions and all supporting categories
• Ensure Category Marketing Specialists and the Divisional Merchandising Manager(s) align on Marketing priorities, category positioning, and key consumer messages that lead to the development and execution of Category Marketing briefs
• Drive alignment of seasonal sales strategies, category priorities, key campaign messages and customer initiatives through submission of seasonal marketing briefs
• Work with Sr Director Category Marketing to create centralized go-to-market plan
• Serve as category central communication point for Tier 1 planning and execution to downstream marketing channels
• Lead in identifying, exploring, evaluating, and recommending new opportunities in support of division objectives – from customer solutions to marketing and promotional initiatives
• Maintain knowledge of industry competitive and best in class marketing for assigned division(s) and overarching business categories
• Drive accountability in GTM Marketing Calendars and item submission processes to ensure the most efficient workflow to keep projects on track while meeting production deadlines
• Oversee Category Specialists and partner with 3rd party agency on production and proofing of weekly advertising materials
• Cross-functional leadership of marketing projects for assigned divisions including product launches, sales action plans, promotions, and clearance exercises
• Actively assist Sr. Director Category Marketing in the people leader development and coaching of any new Manager Category Marketing team member
• Oversees planning and execution of the annual co-op budget and ensures monthly budgeting deadlines are met
• Acquires and develops supporting team members in line with Talent Brand Promise
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy's policies, procedures, and safety rules
• 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
• Regular onsite attendance required
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior

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.​