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Retail Community Marketing Specialist
Description At Black Diamond Equipment we are driven by a passion to relentlessly design, engineer, and build the world's best climbing, skiing, and mountain equipment. Were a company that's not just for rock climbers and skiers, but one that stands for the spirit of the sports we live. We're the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists. Our passion, dedication, and diligence is what drives our incredible team to relentlessly design, engineer and build the world's best climbing, skiing and mountain equipment. Bound by our passion for climbing, skiing and mountain adventure since our humble beginning in 1957, our teams limitless energy and hands-on involvement continues to create a promising future for all outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
At BD, benefits begin on the first of the month following your date of hire with a generous portion of medical and dental paid for by BD. You also will get employer paid life insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as other wellness benefits, 401k, vacation and wellness time off, paid parent time, paid volunteer days, and company paid holidays. If that isn't enough, we are also a pet-friendly workplace with a casual dress code! If your passions are also in the outdoors, then you will also enjoy employee discounts on BD gear and apparel.
Requirements As a Retail Community Marketing Specialist, you will lead the community marketing efforts for your store/ area and collaborate closely with Store Managers & Retail Teams, all market stakeholders, and head office brand and marketing teams. You are a true brand ambassador, consistently driving engagement with the brand. You are deeply connected to what is happening within your community, and are passionate about connecting the dots between people, projects, and events in alignment with Black Diamonds vision, values, and mission
**We will count on you to:**
* Work with store manager & Retail Team to drive Brand presence in the community through community marketing and activations (community events, partnerships, sponsorships etc)
* Collaborate with Retail Team and Store Manager to develop a yearly strategic goal and direction for the community marketing of the store.
* Implement and execute events within the store monthly
* Represent Black Diamond on a brand level in the community
* Integrate with community members on an influencer and ambassador level
* Perform retail management tasks such as but not limited to opening and closing the store
* Lead the retail team in selling and integrating into the community
* Work the sales floor on a day-to-day basis to connect within the community
**About you:**
You have retail, community driven marketing, events, retail management, sales, marketing, and merchandising experience. You are driven by, and have an overall understanding of climbing, ice climbing, trail running, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing/snowboarding.
**Requirements:**
* Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business
* MBA (preferred)
* One (1) to three (3) years in community marketing within a retail landscape
* Two (2) to five (5) years in retail marketing
*Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex; including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.*
*If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Black Diamond Equipment HR representative.*