Seventeen Magazine is seeking a Merchandising Director to work on all non-beauty categories (principally fashion & retail). Some of the main responsibilities are listed below:
\n\u00b7 Develop \u201cbig idea\u201d opportunities (custom and multi-sponsored) while overseeing daily RFP workload; edit & approve all proposals written by supervised staff and writes proposals, as needed
\n\u00b7 Oversee execution of client programs, including custom, multi-sponsor and print-led digital programs
\n\u00b7 Conceptualize and develop unique high-impact in-book units and advertorials, including those that involve custom photo shoots
\n\u00b7 Liaise with Seventeen\u2019s Editorial Department, Sales\/Marketing Management, Hearst Digital Media and other Hearst titles to develop unique sponsorship opportunities
\n\u00b7 Attend client and management meetings to present marketing programs
\n\u00b7 Oversee project budgets and tracking
\n\u00b7 Works with Publisher and\/or Associate Publisher\/Marketing on special projects
\n\u00b7 Hire, train and supervise of staff of 2 (Associate Integrated Marketing Director and Merchandising Coordinator)<\/p>\n
Required Skills
\n\u00b7 Strong supervisory skills (maximizing staff productivity and morale), with the ability to maintain personal productivity while managing staff
\n\u00b7 Exceptional communicator, comfortable with writing styles ranging from strict business to extreme creative
\n\u00b7 Ability to communicate clearly\/concisely in both written and oral presentations
\n\u00b7 Fluency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint; familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator (preferred but not required); comfort with new technology (especially social media)
\n\u00b7 Extremely creative and quick to generate ideas
\n\u00b7 Clear understanding of and affinity for Teen market
\n\u00b7 Must work well under time pressures, be organized and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
\nRequired Experience
\n\u00b7 8 years of related experience (preferably in magazines)<\/p>\n
Please click on the link below to apply:
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