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Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About the role
The Assistant Manager, Retail Marketing supports the development and execution of store marketing strategies. This individual will play a key role in implementing marketing initiatives to drive store traffic, build brand awareness in centers and successfully launch stores in new markets. Strong team skills are required in this role, staying in close communication with channel owners to drive cross-functional alignment and develop impactful store support.

The impact you can have

• Lead new store opening marketing efforts inclusive of:
  • Store opening events – managing vendor relationships, getting the word out through owned channels, seeking support from mall marketing managers
  • Brand Awareness – executing paid advertising within malls, leading content creation for placement on owned & mall channels, working with local talent to promote openings
• Oversee existing store marketing:
  • Managing relationships with center partners to take advantage of gratis mall marketing
  • Create unique marketing plans to drive additional traffic to select opportunity stores
• Concept and execute in-store marketing activations to support large brand pillar events
• Assist with budget management for store-specific projects
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to bring store marketing strategies to life (PR/Social/Email/Site/Visual Merchandising)
• Manage project brief development and hand-off process – ensuring store needs are communicated and executed effectively across all assets
• Actively and independently explore new tactics to build buzz, boost engagement and drive traffic to stores
• Recap and hindsight results from all mall marketing initiatives

You’ll bring to the role

• Natural problem-solver with the ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to multi-task: overseeing new stores as well as the existing fleet
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Outstanding communication skills – verbal and written
• Self-starter who takes initiative and speaks their mind
• Finger on the pulse of the competitive landscape
• 1-3 years prior work experience in retail marketing
• BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Media Communication or related field

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $62,400 - $64,000

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.