Jobs · Marketing · California

Brand & Partnership Marketing Specialist

Foot Locker · Gardena, CA · 3 wk ago
Marketing$71k–$80k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Brand & Partnership Marketing Specialist plays a key role in driving how our brand shows up across campaigns, collaborations, and key activations. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day campaign planning and execution with brand vendors and partners, while also contributing to broader brand strategy and go-to-market alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of brand campaigns from brief to launch, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met
  • Take ownership of campaign planning, including creative briefs, timelines, and cross-functional alignment
  • Manage and maintain the campaign calendar and key milestones across initiatives
  • Partner cross-functionally (Marketing, Merchandising, Ops, Creative, Finance) to align plans and support execution
  • Lead integrated marketing meetings, including agenda setting, recaps, and follow-ups
  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and agencies
  • Oversee project management for brand initiatives, including timelines, trackers, approvals, and budgets
  • Guide creative asset development and approval processes with key stakeholders
  • Track campaign performance and provide insights and recommendations to improve future initiatives
  • Contribute to brand strategy, campaign ideation, and presentations
  • Recap and analyze the impact of the brand/partnership initiative and report to internal and external teams and leadership
  • Support budget tracking, purchase orders, and vendor coordination
  • Maintain organization across projects, ensuring clear communication and follow-through
  • Lead or support special projects as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in brand marketing, campaign planning, or agency account management
  • Strong understanding of integrated marketing and go-to-market processes
  • Experience working in a retail or consumer-focused environment preferred

Other Skills & Abilities

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain alignment across teams
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions and provide clear direction
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Able to work independently and take initiative
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Annual base salary range: $70,500 - $80,000 / year
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Individual and Family Plans
  • Self-Development & Recognition Programs
  • Bonus Incentive Program
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • 401k Retirement Plan and HSA Contributions
  • 30%-50% Employee Discount - Friend & Family Events
  • Community Engagement Opportunities

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