Assistant Manager – Marketing (Salon Centric)

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Marketing

Department: Marketing

Location: Clearwater, FL

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Job Summary: SalonCentric is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Marketing to specialize in Catalog Operations. This pivotal role is responsible for the seamless execution and strategic management of SalonCentric's comprehensive catalog initiatives. This position will oversee various critical aspects, including catalog production, fostering strong brand partner relationships, meticulous financial tracking, and ensuring operational efficiency. This role is crucial for the timely and accurate delivery of our marketing materials to our extensive network of stores and valued business partners, directly impacting our market presence and brand engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary liaison, communicating effectively with over 50 brand partners and collaborating closely with category management teams. This includes orchestrating catalog promotions, securing ad space, managing reservations, and addressing additional needs to maximize brand awareness within our catalogs.
• Take ownership of monthly catalog billing processes for all brands. This involves precise tracking of spend, managing comped space, and ensuring adherence to brand contract agreements.
• Accurately manage and maintain the monthly catalog mailing list, ensuring all stores, business partners, and brands receive their materials promptly.
• Process all catalog purchase orders monthly, aligning with the finance department to ensure strict budget adherence and comprehensive tracking.
• Oversee and manage all brand proofing edits received from brand partners, category managers, and additional internal teams, ensuring accuracy and brand compliance.
• Organize and meticulously set up all partner brand ad specifications and sales details essential for the production of our catalogs.
• Manage and maintain the catalog profit and loss document, meticulously tracking revenue, expenses, and variances month-to-month for both catalogs to ensure financial health and reporting accuracy.
• Strategically manage all PPD and Partner Brand catalog reservations each month, ensuring proper ad space is secured well in advance of production deadlines.
• Facilitate edits and address questions from Coefficient regarding catalog proofing, finance, and purchase orders. This includes detailed communication on critical logistical aspects such as USPS shipping, discounts, and price increases.
• Provide comprehensive assistance to the Marketing Manager on additional tasks related to PPD, editorial content, production coordination, sales support, and general catalog needs, contributing to the overall success of the marketing department.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years proven experience in marketing coordination, project management, or catalog operations, preferably within the retail or beauty industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships with numerous internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial tracking and budget management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive attitude with a problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and willingness to learn new systems.