What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Store Marketing Planner position at Jo-Ann Stores, LLC?
SUMMARY
Be a part of something awesome! JOANN has become more than a place where people buy fabric and crafts; it is a place where people come together to celebrate making things with their hands, hearts, and minds. Every day, we strive to inspire creativity in ourselves and our customers and help them find their happy place.
The In-Store Marketing Planner is instrumental in promoting this culture of creativity by bringing courage and empathy to their work and those they collaborate with in support of the in-store experience and the JOANN brand. This role focuses on strategy and objectives in the execution of signing & point of purchase tools that bring our mission & vision to life. The In-Store Marketing Planner leads projects for multiple merchandising categories, cross functional requests and store development initiatives for a national retailer with over 860 stores and &$2.2B in sales.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Owns projects from development through execution with a focus on strategic objectives.
Initiates job requests with detailed print specifications & briefs.
Collaborates closely with Creative Services & cross functional partners to develop marketing plans, design concepts, crafting & photography needs, and store execution details.
Sources multi-bid quoting that takes into consideration cost & production efficiencies. Builds complex sign distribution strategies.
Makes decisions regarding vendor selection and inventory management of sign in-stocks.
Actively manages monthly budget deliverables, including forecasting, reconciliation & month close.
Solicits key stakeholder support, problem solves and influences others via key process improvements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strategic thinker with project management experience.
Highly motivated, resourceful and able to work independently.
Accountable, results oriented, strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with Excel is a must.
Working understanding of print manufacturing and engineering of point of purchase materials a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor&s Degree
3-5 years retail, Corporate, or Marketing experience
This position will be located at:
5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236JOANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. JOANN is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by JOANN or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and and authorized representative of JOANN.