Timberland - Retail Communications Coordinator

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with an team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com.

Retail Communications Coordinator - Timberland

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Retail Communications Coordinator at Timberland looks a little like this: You will support the brand's communication strategies by creating and distributing content that aligns with our mission and values. Reporting to the Director of Retail Operations, this role will assist in enhancing brand visibility and engagement through various communication channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications and a passion for supporting retail stores.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Develop and execute communication plans to support brand initiatives and campaigns.

• Create and manage content for internal communication channels, including Yoobic content, emails, intranet sites, presentations, and directives.

• Build partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.

• Monitor and analyze communication metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal campaigns and strategies.

• Work cross-functionally to maintain and optimize all retail calendars (Stores, brand Ops, VF Ops).

• Support Head of Stores as needed

• Support Sr. Manager of Store Operations with special projects

• Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and suggesting refinements to communication processes.

• Prepare and present regular updates on communication activities and outcomes to the operations and brand retail leaders.

• Process department expenses via Coupa.

• Work with business partners to build the agenda for field leader & store calls.

• Summarize & recap meeting/call content with & for field leader and store teams.

• Creation, collection, and collation of field reports (field and customer surveys, store hours, store locator)

• Execution of contests, recognition, and awards programs.

• Brand Liaison for store supplies, with VF partner and vendor.

Location requirement: this is a hybrid position based out of our Stratham, NH (Timberland) office, with an expectation of being onsite three days per week.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your three years of relevant professional experience or a degree in a related field combined with relevant experience.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Ability to develop and execute communication strategies that increase brand awareness and engagement among internal audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with retail stores, field leaders, and cross-functional partners.

• Ability to manage timelines and calendars to support effective retail operations.

• Ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging written and visual content.

• Ensures precision and accuracy in all communication materials and messaging.

• Demonstrates ability to foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability within teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using tools to measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies.

• Smartsheet experience.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.