RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking for a creative and strategic thinker to join the DEPARTURES team as a Merchandising Manager reporting into the Merchandising Director. Responsibilities include:

*Partner with sales reps on select advertising categories to conceptualize and create integrated marketing programs across print and online designed to help drive advertising revenue
*Create and write integrated merchandising proposals and when needed, present them at client meetings
*Organize and execute merchandising events and advertiser activations at signature magazine events
*Manage merchandising fulfillments (email blasts, advertorials, social media, etc.)
*Work with Senior Manager and VP to strategize with print and online sales and management teams to conceptualize large-scale advertiser programs and special sections
*Manage program budgets
*Work with clients, vendors, sales, management, legal and other internal departments
*Assist with special projects as needed, e.g., sell sheets, bonus added-value, etc.
*Perform other job related duties

QUALIFICATIONS:
4+ years experience in consumer magazine publishing, merchandising, event marketing and/or program management. Excellent organizational, verbal, creative, written communication and analytical skills. Candidate must be a team player, have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills as well as have the ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced, collaborative and team-oriented environment. Position may require some travel, and work evening/weekend hours as needed. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
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