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