Senior Lead - Retail Marketing Operations

Portland, OR

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years exp

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end retail production for premium brand environments, leading cross-functional delivery across wholesale and DTC with a focus on quality and scalability.

  • Own end-to-end production of retail environments across channels
  • Must-have: 8+ years in retail marketing/production with leadership
  • Standout: Build and mentor a top-tier producer team and vendor network

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end production of retail environments including shop-in-shops, fixtures, and campaign toolkits across wholesale and DTC channels
  • Define strategic approach for in-store development, production, rollout to ensure consistency and premium quality across the region
  • Partner with B2B and DTC Marketing teams to advise on production feasibility, materiality, and scalability for major brand campaigns
  • Build and manage a best-in-class vendor ecosystem across fabrication, print, and installation to ensure durability and cost efficiency
  • Establish clear intake, briefing, and prioritization processes to manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse account types and store formats
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Visual Merchandising, Creative, and Construction teams to preserve design intent while delivering executable outputs
  • Identify and pilot new materials and retail technologies to evolve the physical consumer experience and digital integration in-store
  • Develop and mentor a team of producers, setting high performance standards and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • You bring 8+ years of experience in retail marketing, trade marketing, production, or marketing operations within a premium global retailer or high-growth consumer brand
  • You possess 2+ years of experience leading direct reports in a production or execution-focused environment, with a track record of elevating team output and accountability
  • Deep technical expertise in retail production, including a strong understanding of fabrication methods, materials, and large-scale installation workflows
  • Proven ability to build and navigate complex vendor networks, negotiating effectively to balance premium brand standards with budgetary requirements
  • Strong systems-thinking capability with experience building scalable operational processes in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate creative concepts into technical requirements for cross-functional partners
  • Experience managing high-volume project portfolios and navigating trade-offs between speed, quality, and cost across a regional fleet

Benefits

  • On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. You are not required to provide sensitive demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.
  • The Brand Experience team brings On’s mission to ignite the human spirit through movement to life across North America. We lead the physical expression of the brand across retail environments, events, and community activations; creating premium, high-impact moments that connect people to our brand.
  • The team fosters an environment where continuous learning and holistic well-being are championed, supporting each member to build their best self.