Marketing Operations Associate

Born from the will of LVMH Group, world leader in luxury, to establish itself in the eyewear sector, Thélios designs, produces and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for some of its most prestigious Maisons: Dior, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti, Bulgari, Tag Heuer and Fred! In addition, Thélios owns two proprietary brands, Barton Perreira and Vuarnet.

MARKETING OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

POSITION SUMMARY: This person will play a significant role in luxury trade marketing execution in our selective distribution network! They will lead the tactical support of the marketing department & commercial teams’ critical initiatives. This includes but not limited to, organization/execution of various in-store marketing activities, trade shows, buying events, logistics planning, project trafficking, vendor negotiations and management, sourcing/procurement, and production.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the project management and coordination of permanent fixture production & installations
• Review and trafficking of renderings, quotations, and technical drawings
• Plan & communicate site surveys to cross functional team
• Meet with vendors weekly for timeline status reports
• Procurement and management of logistics for marketing materials
• Work with vendors and HQ team on brand material validations relevant projects
• Provide onsite support for the in-store installation of seasonal concepts & permanent customizations

Events

• Assist in vetting venues, site surveys, and layout
• Lead the development venue layout with teams inclusive of, commercial, Visual, experiential
• Pre-event management (vendor coordination, venue communications, logistics, catering, invitations)
• On-site set-up, event support and breakdown
• Events include seasonal collection presentations (regionally), market weeks and trade shows

Accounting & Administrative

• Purchase order creations and invoice submissions
• New vendor account set-up
• Budget tracking and reconciliations
• Additional administrative duties as position requires

Other

• Attend relevant customers meetings and commercial events to support the sales channels.
• Flexibility to travel domestically to support key strategic trade marketing installations or sales events

Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working directly within a marketing operations or project management capacity in high level of execution and financial management.

• Experience in event planning and execution is a strong plus
• Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Positive, professional attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Ability to proficiently read and interpret technical drawings

Additional Information

The hiring range for this position ranges from $70,000 - $90,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Thélios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.