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Marketing Manager

OluKai

Irvine, CA, 92602

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At OluKai, we build premium products for the ocean lifestyle. Our footwear is created using the highest quality materials and crafted into beautiful, functional and incredibly comfortable designs that reflect the spirit of the ocean lifestyle we all enjoy.

We are committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers and to pledge OluKai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.

Our customers and staff embody the connection that exists between people and the ocean, it is our Culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture, and have a passion for providing premium products and service to our customers.

OluKai is looking for Marketing Manager located in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of marketing department to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of team.
- Manage staff as well as 3rd party resources to ensure efficient workflow, effective communication as well as alignment with company objectives.
- Manage department calendar, status meetings to ensure successful execution of workflow. Identify, develop and implement process and procedures as required to streamline work.
- Manage seasonal ‘go to market’ execution across marketing functions of catalogs, packaging, retail marketing/POS, events/tradeshows, advertising/PR, ecommerce, social media.
- Oversee seasonal campaign development and execution, staff/agency briefings on company objectives and see tactical development through from inception to deployment.
- Manage project deadlines and budgets, driving towards successful implementation as well as analysis of results.
- Regular evaluation and mentorship of staff, foster growth and teamwork.
- Ability to manage and motivate a marketing team.
- Catalog/brochure production management, execute print/digital advertising campaigns
- Manage creation and deployment of POS systems
- Manage execution of retail partnerships
- Manage packaging graphics production
- Website content, ecommerce, social media marketing management
- Multi-media management: creating and managing digital content
- Manage and execute the seasonal media calendar.
- Manage internal PR execution, sample delivery
- General marketing idea generator

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required - BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, or other related discipline a plus.
- This position requires solid experience as a Marketing & Communications leader and prior people management experience is a must. 4-8 years of related professional experience preferably in footwear or apparel with retail experience. A passion for premium consumer branding as well as ocean lifestyle is a must.
- Must be quantitative minded and possess advanced level of computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Thorough knowledge and specific experience in general marketing principles, branding, product launch planning and marketing collateral development. Must have a strong experience in market research fundamentals and processes.
- Able to organize multiple tasks and manage projects through to completion on schedule and on budget. Strong organizational skills expected as well as project planning abilities, timeline management & interpersonal skills. Able to work professionally with flexibility in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess strong presentation skills. Strong written and oral communication skills required.
- Ability to travel throughout the US and International locations, some weekend travel and evening meetings.
- Demonstrate a passion for product and brand building.
- Team players required.

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid sick & vacation, paid holidays, generous product discount, corporate sponsorship discounts, Surf Wednesdays, very casual (yet professional) work environment, must love dogs.

If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume through Malakye. Thanks for taking the time to consider a career with OluKai.
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