Interim Trade Marketing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Retail Event Management & Store Openings
• - Retail Marketing & Event Execution: Support the planning and execution of retail marketing initiatives, including seasonal promotions, product launches, brand collaborations, Gift with Purchase (GWP) campaigns, and customer engagement events under the strategic direction and approval of the Senior Manager, Retail Marketing.
• - New Store Openings: Assist with the planning and execution of grand opening events, including event logistics, vendor coordination, creative needs, and cross-functional deliverables. The Senior Manager, Retail Marketing maintains overall ownership of the store opening process and approval of key event plans and decisions.
• - Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Senior Manager, Retail Marketing, Marketing Project Manager, Retail Operations, and Creative teams to coordinate project timelines, creative deliverables, event logistics, and execution, ensuring alignment across departments.
• - Event Production & Print Deliverables: Coordinate the production of event signage, promotional materials, and print assets, ensuring timely approvals, production, and delivery in collaboration with Creative and Retail teams.
• - Marketing Calendar & Event Documentation: Maintain retail marketing and event calendars, track key milestones and deadlines, and develop planning materials, including event one-sheets, decks, checklists, and run-of-shows.
• - Retail & Internal Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for assigned retail marketing and event initiatives, communicating event details, responsibilities, timelines, and updates to retail leadership, store teams, and internal stakeholders.
• - Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with event vendors, production partners, printers, and external service providers.
• - Event Logistics: Coordinate event equipment, shipping, inventory needs, staffing schedules, permits, insurance requirements, and other operational details.
• - On-Site Event Management: Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring smooth operations and a positive customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in retail marketing, event planning, experiential marketing, or related roles. Experience in apparel, accessories, DTC retail, or consumer brands is preferred.
• Proven experience coordinating retail events, store openings, product launches, brand activations, and community initiatives.
• Experience managing event logistics, vendor coordination, print production, budgets, and on-site execution.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Retail Operations, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, project management tools (Asana preferred), and presentation software.

Preferred

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects, timelines, vendors, and deliverables at once.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, solutions-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently while following established strategies and leadership direction.
• A customer-focused perspective, with an understanding of brand consistency, retail experiences, and community engagement.
• The ability to quickly learn existing processes, take ownership of assigned projects, and maintain continuity throughout the temporary coverage period.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance