Marketing Strategy Associate - Kids and Toys

Be part of an amazing story Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work. Job Overview The Associate, Marketing Strategy deeply understands how to build meaningful connections with consumers, forge integrated brand and merchant partnerships, and implements comprehensive marketing strategies, with a focus on business from (post with specific FOB apparel to beauty to home) . In this role, you will be a strategic partner to the Director, Marketing Strategy, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to craft compelling brand stories that resonate with consumers and drive business growth. What You Will Do

Support the Director, Marketing Strategy, to translate brand objectives into actionable marketing plans across key timeframes, categories, and event types. Gather product priorities in collaboration with merchants, to support marketing plan development. Analyze data and utilize customer insights to inform development of marketing plans. Develop innovative marketing activations (events, pop-ups, etc.) to generate excitement and engage target audiences on an emotional level. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (merchandising, content, creative, digital and customer teams, etc.) to foster a seamless customer journey. Lead the planning and execution of marketing tactical support, including:

Collaborate with merchants on all information needed for creative style-outs and presentations including messaging and product priorities. Effectively communicate marketing plan details and deliverables to cross functional teams, ensuring seamless integration across digital and in-store channels for specific product priorities. Review all marketing assets to guarantee alignment with campaign objectives, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Conduct post-campaign analysis to measure effectiveness, extract key learnings, and optimize future planning. Support the Director in fostering a collaborative and results-oriented marketing environment.

Skills You Will Need Customer Champion: Ability to deeply understand consumer behavior, preferences, and trends to build meaningful connections with them. Brand and Merchant Partnership: Proficiency in forging integrated partnerships between brands and merchants to amplify marketing efforts and drive business growth. Marketing Planning and Execution: Competence in developing marketing plans aligned with sales targets and business goals and executing them effectively. Multi-Channel Marketing: Experience in deploying marketing strategies across various channels, with a focus on experiential, digital, social media, and content marketing. Experiential Marketing: Capability to create buzz in the market through experiential activations, including events, pop-ups, and immersive brand experiences. Creativity with Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to balance creativity with insights and data analysis to inform marketing strategies and decisions effectively. End-to-End Consumer Journey: Skill in continuously evolving the consumer journey, ensuring engagement with the right audience through appropriate channels at the right times. Collaboration and Coordination: Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams such as merchants and fashion offices to synchronize product priorities and messaging. Industry Expertise: Understanding of the retail marketing space, including the ability to bring different brands to life for respective shoppers. Who You Are

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