Senior Brand Activation Specialist

Company: Boeing
Location: Renton
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Brand Activation Specialist to join our Travel and Events Team in the Puget Sound area.

The Boeing Brand Experiences (BBE) team leads experiential marketing and communications efforts as part of The Boeing Communications function. As a strategic business operation, BBE operates within a Profit and Lost (P&L) model while prioritizing brand engagement and activation. The primary mission for BBE is to amplify Boeing's global brand amongst the flying public, local communities, customers and employees. We deliver high-quality, Boeing branded experiences and merchandise through our various channels around the world, in-person and digitally. These channels include; Boeing Future of Flight (BFoF), Physical and E-Commerce Retail, Internal Custom Merchandise, The Boeing Recognition Program, Wholesale and Consumer Products and Image Licensing. We are brand ambassadors and influencers that have a passion for building and delivering a premium customer experience.

As Brand Activation Specialists we create an in-person connection with customers and stakeholders through Pop-up Shops and Events throughout the country. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily store operations, executing visual merchandising displays and marketing elements, and meeting or exceeding sales goals, all while delivering excellent customer service.

This position allows the candidates to be based in one of the following: Renton, WA; Seattle, WA, or Everett, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with the setup and breakdown at our Pop-up shops and events
  
• Processes freight and complete markdowns
  
• Understands and adheres to visual standards to maximize merchandise presentations and ensures all marketing initiatives are completed
  
• Maintains and supports safety standards in sales locations; communicates safety concerns to store manager
  
• Supports store and company level strategies to reduce shrink; observes and monitors for signs of shrink and advise management of any unusual internal or external activity
  
• Completes all daily cash control requirements, including bank deposits, fund verifications, and cash reconciliations; meets all submittal deadlines for financial reporting
  
• Understands and adheres to all company policies and procedures
  
• Partners with Brand Activation Lead to build and execute strategic action plans to meet or exceed goals
  
• Analyzes and reviews sales and inventory reports daily to react quickly to business demands
  
• Provides Brand Activations Lead with productivity updates; identifies and communicates feedback on associate performance
  
• Understands and adheres to visual standards to maximize merchandise presentations and ensures all marketing initiatives are completed on time
  
• Manages all controllable costs to improve store profitability
  
• Maintains and supports safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom; communicates safety concerns to the travel store lead
  
• Understands and adheres to all company policies and procedures
  
  
  The position requires extensive travel within the United States and the capability to work independently. The selected candidate will connect with and maintain relationships with customers and focus on engagement, offering superior customer service. The successful candidate will maintain high-level communications with business partners and stakeholders. As well as prioritize and execute against deadlines and adapt to a changing work environment.
  
  This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.
  
  Employer not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
  
  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  
  • High school diploma or higher
    
  • 5+ years of experience in a retail sales or operations leadership role
    
  • Experience in Point-of-Sale platforms
    
  • Capability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
    
  • Capability to stand and move (reach, bend, or stoop) to handle products for extended periods of time with only short breaks
    
  • Capability to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights, as needed
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
    
    • 2+ years of retail store management experience
      
    • Counterpoint POS experience
      
    • Previous military or commercial experience in quality and/or operations leadership position
      
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
      
      
      Typical Education/Experience:
      High school diploma or GED and typically 7 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
      
      Relocation:
      
      Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
      
      Drug Free Workplace:
      
      Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
      
      Shift:
      
      This position is for 1st shift.
      
      At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
      
      The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
      
      The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
      
      Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
      
      Summary pay range: $45,900 - $62,100
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer:
      
      Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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