Job Description

Retail Marketing Specialist

Brand: Marmaxx

Location:

Framingham, MA, US

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Regular

Functional Area: Marketing

Discovery is at the core of everything we do whether its a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. Thats what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. Thats just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

Posting Notes: Framingham || MA

Success is always in style at TJX, a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our retail chains include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and HomeSense. We are looking for a motivated, experienced, self-starter to join our Retail Marketing team as a Marketing Specialist. At T.J.Maxx and Marshalls we pride ourselves with having a fresh array of fashionable and brand name apparel, home furnishing and more. With over 2500 stores and growing, its a great time to join our Retail Marketing team, supporting T.J.Maxx and Marshalls.

Overview:

The Retail Marketing Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of in-store marketing programs for T.J.Maxx and Marshalls.

Under the direction of a supervisor, the Marketing Specialist will coordinate and execute in-store marketing activity for T.J.Maxx and Marshalls to support key seasons and business initiatives. To accomplish this, the Marketing Specialist is responsible for project execution with a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities:

The Specialist supports retail marketing initiatives as follows:

In-store Signage

* Support the creative input of in-store programs by crafting creative briefs and inputting the creative team
* Evaluate creative and provide feedback to ensure that marketing assets support the Retail Marketing Strategic plan and aligns with the Brand creative platform
* Coordinate with project management, art buying and production to ensure on-time, on-budget programs that enhance the customer experience
* Assist with seasonal photoshoots
* Assist with post campaign recaps to identify best practices, future opportunities and to determine campaign effectiveness
* Oversee retail holiday industry reports. Compile and share learnings to broader management team
* Partner with Store Operations to effectively coordinate marketing and merchandising presentation for special event and sustaining programs

In-store Digital Content

* Lead the creative development of in-store digital content including dressing room monitors, Call Forward, Digital Screens, In-store messaging and music

Internal Partnerships

* Work closely with T.J.Maxx and Marshalls brands, Store Operations, Store Design, Creative, Project Management, Art Buying and Production teams to build consensus and drive for results

Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree in advertising, marketing or communications
* 1-3 years of advertising agency or client side marketing/advertising experience
* Strong understanding of retail category
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Works well as a team and as an independent contributor
* Experience collaborating with partners in areas of the business outside of marketing
* Strong organization, presentation and writing skills
* Excellent communicator, attention to detail and ability to multi task
* Ability to problem solve, work in the grey
* Thrive on working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. Thats why working here is so much more than a job. When youre a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff competitive pay, great benefits, and a great group of people.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: Framingham || MA

Nearest Major Market: Framingham
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston
Job Segment: Merchandising, Advertising, Apparel, Marketing, Retail, Fashion