Marketing Project Manager

SCOUT – Company Team:

SCOUT Bags is a fast-growing Washington, DC-based brand known for stylish, functional, affordable bags featuring colorful, one-of-a-kind patterns. The authenticity of the brand is best measured by our team of bright, talented, creative individuals who share a genuine passion for hard work and laughter. SCOUT aspires to be a national lifestyle brand and has plans to significantly increase revenue growth by 2024. Expanding our team with experienced talent and proven leadership is the critical component to scale our business in new and existing channels with 5 new product collections and a growing base of loyal consumers.

SCOUT – Brand Customer:

SCOUT was co-founded in 2004 by Deb Waterman Johns, a former Vogue editor and busy mom of four, who saw a need in the marketplace for stylish, functional, affordable bags to match her and her family’s on-the-go lifestyle. Today, SCOUT enjoys a loyal following of modern women ranging in age from 18-54 years old who comprise four distinct personas. Our primary focus is the high-achieving working mom seeking the most current trends to set her apart. She’s well-educated, hard-working, adventurous, socially conscious, and cares about supporting brands that give back. SCOUT has become her go-to resource by providing the products she needs to contain, organize, and carry all the stuff she needs to successfully navigate her busy life.

SCOUT – Products Distribution:

SCOUT is widely known for its thoughtfully designed bags with colorful original patterns and dynamic, easy-clean fabrics. Combining fashion & function at an affordable price, SCOUT has found a niche in the tote bag market and has created a sustainable competitive advantage. The core product assortment includes bags, coolers, accessories, and home organization. To further establish itself as a lifestyle brand, SCOUT is rapidly expanding into new product categories via key licensing partnerships and selective brand collaborations.

About the Position:

The Marketing Project Manager is responsible for the Creative Content Briefing Processes and works with the Marketing Department to deliver consistent, compelling content for all distribution channels. The SCOUT Marketing Department consists of Design, Editorial, Photography and Strategy teams. This is a remote/hybrid role and the salary range is $55K - $75K.

 What you’ll be doing:

• Manage and drive project workflow systems for Creative Marketing Teams [Design, Editorial & Photography] to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Build schedules and manage complex, rapidly moving project workstreams including marketing content (digital, print), site content, brand collateral, product hangtags, seasonal campaign assets, partnership initiatives, product imagery, etc.
• Ensure all creative and photography briefs are complete and content meets goals as outlined.
• Lead regular meetings efficiently to communicate project statuses, identify potential bottlenecks, and continuously manage expectations. Proactively manage resources including identification and mitigation of project risks.
• Source best, cost effective vendors for print marketing materials and work with printers on all projects to completion – ensuring all deadlines are met and budget is maintained.
• Build schedules and manage all SCOUT photography workstreams including lifestyle photoshoots, studio photoshoots and product photography (from 3rd party) management and resizing per channel.
• Responsible for the logistical side of SCOUT photoshoots, which involves scheduling shoots, booking freelance photographers (with direction from Senior Manager Creative), coordinating models (internal employees) and be present on site at shoots as needed.
• Manage Marketing Team owned milestones in the Go-To-Market process to ensure efficient and on-time execution of seasonal collections.
• Identify opportunities across the department and overall company where new process/initiatives could be a positive impact.
  

What we’d like to see in you:

• 3-5 years of marketing and project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and drive projects that vary in complexity and size.
• Superb organizational abilities that can be used to improve the efficiency of the entire organization.
• Able to multitask and shuffle competing priorities without constant direction from leadership.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to switch gears easily between projects.
• Proficient in Excel, project management software Monday.com and marketing analytics software including Google Analytics.
• An understanding of digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and content optimization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Relentlessly high standards and high attention to detail.
• Ability to plan strategically, but stay on top of tactical execution.
• An appreciation/familiarity of the SCOUT brand. 
• Resourceful with a sense of adventure and humor.
  

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Experience working with a creative and motivated team. We offer a casual, fun company culture where we take creative engagement & work/life balance very seriously. Being a ‘good fit’ in our team culture is critical.
• Company matching 401K/Safe Harbor Program.
• Medical Health and Vision & Dental Coverage.
• Seasonal wellness credits and a seasonal credit toward SCOUT merchandise (plus a killer
• employee discount).
• A casual dress code in a bright and happy office environment.
• An opportunity to grow and evolve your career while working in a fun, fast paced, and dynamic environment.

SCOUT is committed to maintaining a work environment in which all its employees are treated fairly. SCOUT prohibits discrimination on the basis actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation or political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000