Supervisor, Marketing Jobs

The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with 10,500 direct employees, 12 production plants and more than 2,704 boutiques in 60 countries around the world. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, and Armani Exchange.

Description of Responsibilities:

As a Supervisor, Marketing, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the Marketing efforts as part of a 360 Company Strategy for all the brands: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Armani Casa and Armani Ristorante.

You will help develop and support marketing initiatives, while supporting mall partnerships, lease requirements, asset deliveries, as well as marketing amplifications across selling promotions, product launches, store openings, B2B and B2C activities & events, global marketing initiatives and overall department administration duties related to all brands and all channels of the Company.

Overview of Critical Duties

• Liaise with ecommerce teams to ensure omnichannel marketing approach/strategy.
• Partner with Client Engagement and CRM teams on GWP activities, in-store moments, and overall tactics to engage existing clients and recruit new clients.
• Maintain competitive study/analysis of relevant competitor marketing initiatives.
• Record keeping/reporting including recaps of all marketing initiatives.
• Provide general departmental support on initiatives as needed.
• Support execution of all marketing elements of 360* programs across all brands and channels.
• Support mall marketing strategy and partner with media team on tactical local/regional/lease-required mall advertising.
• Support creation and distribution of marketing collateral with graphics team, HQ, and external partners.
• Support B2B marketing, conclaves, and seasonal market activities with network.
• Support all DMS locations to ensure all marketing extensions are rolled out with relevant partners and lease requirements.
• Support marketing amplification of B2B and B2C events as needed.
• Coordinate marketing programs and coop advertising initiatives across print, digital, etc. with partners for wholesale, concession and lease locations/points of sale.
• Coordinate image and asset distribution to all mall partners for seasonal collections, special products, core collections, and events/initiatives.
• Support processing and record maintenance of marketing budget and departmental budget, inclusive of timely processing of invoices, account settlement, and expense reporting.
• Partner with events team to provide marketing support for retail, wholesale, and images events.

Background/Experience:

• Ability and willingness to work beyond a 9am – 6pm day
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Office (emphasis on PowerPoint & Excel), etc. Candidate will be trained on internal administrative systems.
• Experience with marketing (360* approach)
• 2-4 years work related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent work ethic, attitude, and ability to multi-task

Company Standards

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments, Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Promote a positive perception of the Company at all times both internally and externally.
• Implement and ensure the Company Health, Hygiene and Safety Policy is met at all times.
• Sets and achieves goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Be aware of and anticipate customer needs.

Core Competencies for Position Level:

Integrity:

Takes responsibility for own actions; Maintains objective view in negative or emotional situations; Is optimistic; Effectively copes with and manages stress; Directly confronts issues and provides solutions; Demonstrates a passion for the business; Able to interpret the actions and behaviors of others; Develops accurate perceptions of the business needs.

Decision Making/Follow Through:

Makes decisions in a timely manner; Makes positive decision under pressure; Uses a systematic approach to problem solving; Seeks information from available sources to clarify a problem or issue; Communicates decisions consistently and reliably; Knows when to partner in the decision-making process; Deals effectively with ambiguity; Effectively weighs costs and risks

Assertiveness:

Exercises independent judgment; consistently confronts problems in an effective way; Defends ideas/opinions within reason and effectively; is willing to take significant challenges and risks to accomplish goals; Demonstrates self-confidence

Initiative:

Does more than is minimally required; Sets and maintains priorities; Generates solutions and actively participates in their implementation through to completion; Exhibits high motivation; Demonstrates a high sense of urgency; Seeks resources to improve results; Sets realistic goals and action plans; Insures initiative in subordinates

Time Management/Organization:

Uses time effectively; is productive; is detailed oriented and accurate; Handles multiple tasks/projects; Identifies problems/issues before they occur; Breaks down complicated tasks into manageable parts; systematically evaluates alternative actions/plans; always has a contingency plan.

Analytical:

Conclusions are supported by facts; Knows how to read and analyze reports and results; Integrates different information into a coherent whole; Writes reports/documentation in a timely and effective manner.

Communication:

Knows how and when to communicate; Listens effectively; possesses and uses effective written skills; Communicates with a sensitivity and understanding of the listeners needs, insuring comprehension; Possesses and uses effective verbal skills.

Relationships/Teambuilding:

Is able to establish good relationships with associates in all departments; Collaborates well with others; Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to team; is approachable; Shares information and expertise; creates a positive work environment; Uses diplomacy and tact; Incorporates ideas of others; Demonstrates passion

Versatility/Flexibility:

Willing to follow new direction; is open to receiving feedback and uses feedback effectively; is able to adapt to unexpected events; Keeps an open mind.

Leadership/ Coaching:

Is able to influence the actions and opinions of others; Knows how to gain respect and cooperation; Develops training plans and insures effective training results; Provides consistent constructive feedback; Is patient with people as they learn; Recognizes and praises good work; Able to manage/work with associates of varied abilities; Reaches goals through the performance of others; Utilizes experience and expertise to assist others in achieving their goals

Knowledge of Responsibilities:

Exhibits thorough knowledge of positions requirements; Recognizes interrelationships and know how position relates to the organization; Learns quickly; Tracks and communicates market, seasonal and competitor trends; Insures the validity of information

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD $55,000 - $60,000 annually based on experience, plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and retirement plans with employer contributions. This position is located at our Giorgio Armani Corporate Office in NYC and offers the opportunity for a hybrid on-site schedule.