Company:
Sears Holdings Management Corporation
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| Title: Business Unit Chief Marketing Officer |
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| Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60010 |
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| Job Code: 2009077 |
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Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nations fourth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered exclusively by Sears and Kmart. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart. We are the nations largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings Web site at http://www.searsholdings.com.GENERAL SUMMARY: This individual will determine and execute the marketing goals, strategies, priorities and plans for the business. This position will develop, communicate and manage an overall marketing calendar. Fully leverage the potential of associates, suppliers and resources across the organization to communicate our value proposition and key messages to our target customers. Work with the Customer Experience group, Marketing, Merchant and Store Operations to ensure consistent marketing execution. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Create compelling marketing goals, strategies and priorities that are relevant to our highest value customer segments by brand, category and season.2. Create in conjunction with all marketing functions the marketing financial budgets, plans and expenditures.3. Develop, execute and analyze advertising tests to drive continuous improvements and effectiveness of print assets.4. Conduct post mortem analysis (financial results, field and merchant hits & misses, competitive activity) to generate lessons learned for strategic and tactical changes to future advertising content in conjunction with Finance.5. Outlines a marketing investment strategy to align with our corporate goals and priorities. 6. Partners with the merchant organization and vendors to ensure an integrated marketing approach and plan. 7. Provides strategic direction on the execution and utilization of corporate key messages. 8. Acts as liaison and monitor for brand contract obligations.Keywords: Planning, Process, Retail, Marketing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Education/Training - Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or Merchandising is required; MBA in relative field is preferred.Experience - Over 12 years of proven marketing planning management experience. Retail marketing management experience preferred. Marketing experience across various retail channels and across multiple disciplines of marketing (direct marketing, creative, event, etc.) Must also have experience working in a supervisory capacity. Must have previous experience with development and implementation of the budgeting process and creating, developing and managing a business plan. Experience in strategic planning and execution. Role specific abilities/skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills - Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking Innovative and creative mindset Courageous leadership style Passion for the customer Financial acumen Results driven and a sense of urgency Influencing/negotiating
A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:
Medical and Dental Plans
Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
Merchandise Discount
Adoption Assistance
Kmart Advantage Rx
ConSern Loans for Education
Worklife Solutions
Voluntary Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Savings Plan
Vacation Time with Personal Days
National Holidays
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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| Industry: Marketing - Other |
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| Career Level: Senior Executive (President, CEO) |
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