Associate, Global Brand Projects - Emerging Brands

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Job Title: Associate, Global Brand Projects – Emerging Brands

Reports to:  Manager, Global Brand Projects – Emerging Brands

Location:  Los Angeles / Hybrid

The Role

Our Mission at Emerging Brands is “To incubate, nurture and scale high potential brands by leveraging our strategic insights, innovative thinking, and formulaic GTM -process”.

We are seeking a motivated and strategic individual to join our team as an Associate, Global Brand Projects. In this role, you will support the Emerging Brands (Teva and Ahnu teams), including the brand Marketing, DTC, Product, Digital, and Wholesale, to contribute to the success of key seasonal initiatives and product launches with a 360° planning view. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the development and execution of comprehensive launch plans, find innovative solutions, and support efficient processes by serving as the central brand project lead for the Emerging Brands. You will keep a pulse on the competitive landscape and actively contribute to enhancing Teva and Ahnu’s positioning to drive consumer demand.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Serve as the central brand project lead for Emerging Brands (Teva and Ahnu), ensuring seasonal initiatives come to life as planned.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Tier 1 brand campaigns and events, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and seamless delivery by integrating all stakeholders from cross-functional teams.

• Manage collaboration projects, ensuring timely execution and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Utilize tools like RACI and Monday.com to manage project timelines and ensure process efficiency.
• Manage seasonal packaging, promo, and point-of-purchase (POP) projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment working closely with the brand marketing team, the creative team, and the product team.
• Manage the RFP process for agencies and vendors, including sourcing new vendors for POP, promotional materials, expo/booth setups, and event assets.
• Oversee and organize the brand platform, including SharePoint, Bynder, B2B, and other systems, ensuring efficient operation through close collaboration with the brand marketing team and the sales operations team.
• Find and implement innovative solution to manage projects and timeline, ensuring alignment with the brand marketing and promotional activities.

Who You Are

• Excellent project management and organization skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and adjust in a dynamic, fast-changing environment while driving results and maintaining a high level of accountability
• Strong communication skills and ability to navigate and influence challenging conversations with leadership and cross-functional teams

We’d love to hear from people with

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in project management within a global organization
• Experience managing the RFP process and vendor management is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of experience

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-bas