Marketing Manager, Kids' Apparel Brand at Cardin McCoy | Nashville, TN | $65K/yr – $85K/yr

Marketing Manager, Kids' Apparel Brand

Nashville, TN (On-site)

$65K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Own end-to-end marketing for a DTC kids" apparel brand, driving growth.

Must-have: 5+ years in DTC/e-commerce with Meta/Google/Klaviyo and Shopify.
Standout: Autonomy in a small team with fast, creative execution in southern lifestyle niche.

Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to grow brand awareness, customer acquisition, retention, and revenue
Lead end-to-end campaign planning and execution for seasonal collections, holidays (Back-to-School, Christmas, Easter, etc.), product launches, and promotions
Oversee digital marketing channels including paid ads (Meta, Google, TikTok), organic social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), email/SMS (Klaviyo), and SEO/content
Manage content strategy and calendar: Collaborate with creative team on photo/video shoots, UGC, influencer partnerships, and lifestyle content
Build and nurture influencer, ambassador, and partnership programs to expand reach in southern lifestyle, outdoor, and family niches
Analyze performance using tools like Google Analytics 4, Shopify Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Klaviyo, and others; deliver regular reports, insights, and optimizations to meet KPIs (revenue, ROAS, CAC, LTV, engagement)
Drive website optimizations (Shopify), conversion rate improvements, landing pages, and user experience enhancements
Coordinate cross-functional efforts with product, operations, and customer service teams to align marketing with business goals
Explore new growth opportunities (emerging platforms, affiliate programs, events, PR, wholesale potential)
Stay ahead of trends in kids' apparel, DTC e-commerce, and southern/family lifestyle marketing

5+ years of marketing experience, with strong DTC/e-commerce, apparel, retail, or lifestyle brand background preferred
Proven success driving measurable growth in revenue, brand metrics, and customer engagement for consumer brands
Hands-on expertise in digital tools: Meta Ads, Google Ads, Klaviyo (or similar), Shopify ecosystem, GA4, and social platforms
Excellent creative and strategic thinking with a strong eye for visual storytelling—bonus for experience with family/kid-friendly content and photography/video
Data-driven approach with solid analytical skills and comfort using numbers to inform decisions
Passion for southern lifestyle culture, outdoor adventures, family values, and children's fashion is highly valued
Ability to thrive in a small-team, high-autonomy environment with fast execution and creative freedom
Strong project management and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience