Marketing Specialist - HM Retail

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Marketing Specialist for Herman Miller Retail will be responsible for executing and measuring our omni-channel campaigns and collaborating across channels to support creative and compelling seasonal marketing strategies.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Campaigns: Plan and manage creative, strategic, seasonal and brand appropriate omni-channel marketing campaigns with clear audiences and goals.

• Channel Management: Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as digital, social media, merchandising, PR, and creative to implement and execute campaigns across channels.

• Product Knowledge: Work closely with partners in merchandising to identify product focuses and inventory levels for promotions and campaigns. Maintain a robust level of product knowledge for our core assortment and seasonal new launches.

• Reporting: Run and evaluate sales, event, and digital marketing reports as it relates to campaigns and promotions to constantly improve performance.

• Briefs: Write and kick-off thorough briefs for all marketing initiatives and collaborate with channel owners on channel-specific briefs. Input briefs and other marketing initiatives related to Herman Miller into the project management software, Wrike.

• Calendar: Maintain and update promotions and marketing calendars for all teams to reference. Work closely with project managers to initiate follow up and track timelines and key deliverables to ensure projects are progressing and completed on schedule.

• Events: Assist in execution and measurement of local marketing initiatives such as events and in-store activations to drive qualified traffic to our retail stores.

• Communication: Assist in internal communications of Marketing efforts to all teams and provide transparency throughout the organization, including communication to the retail stores.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Must be based in NYC or CT

• 2 - 3 years of marketing experience, preferably in multiple channels at a retail, entrepreneurial, or digitally native business.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of office software and comfort with learning new applications.

• A drive to constantly improve processes and find new, better ways to work efficiently.

• Willingness and excitement to be flexible and helpful across multiple parts of the business.

• Motivated self-starter with high energy level, a passion for design, and a willingness to do what it takes to create great work.

• Works well in a highly collaborative environment.

• Extremely organized and efficient, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at once, meeting tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. HermanMiller is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

A starting compensation range for this role is $76,000.00 - $100,000.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.