What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager - Corporate Advertising position at Dillard's?
Dillard’s is looking for a highly organized and financially astute Business Manager to work with the advertising team at our Corporate Headquarters. This individual will report directly to the Vice President of Corporate Advertising. The Business Manager, Corporate Advertising role is a full-time, on-site position located in Little Rock, AR.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field
- Comfortable working with numbers and budgets
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for budgeting and sales reporting
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication skills suitable for interfacing with corporate executives, store teams, and outside vendors
- A self-starter with a willingness to learn
Responsibilities
- Review, validate, and process all corporate advertising invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment
- Input advertising plans and corporate budgets into financial systems; track actual expenses against projections to analyze variances and prevent overages
- Process vendor coop agreements and maintain supporting documentation
- Serve as the primary operational coordinator for the company’s major annual fundraising event
- Direct and manage operational aspects of the annual Customer VIP Event – coordinate print and production schedules, monitor project timelines, and provide directives to the stores. Compiling and presenting post-event sales to leadership.
- Act as the primary point of contact for operational vendors regarding contracts and billing
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life, 401K, Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Discount in our stores and on Dillards.com
Dillard's, Inc. ranks among the nation's largest fashion retailers – operating 272 Dillard's stores including 28 clearance centers spanning 30 states and an Internet store. The company focuses on delivering style, quality and value to its customers by offering premium fashion apparel, beauty and home collections from both national and exclusive brand sources. Dillard's complements this curated merchandise assortment with exceptional, client-focused customer care.
Equal Opportunity Employer