Marketing Director

Saks Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,279 - 130,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Marketing Director in Houston, Texas to manage all branding and marketing activities at the store level. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to develop action plans for events and strengthen the Saks Brand through community engagement.

The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience, strong team leadership skills, and proficiency in social media. Saks offers a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• History of building, leading, motivating, and coaching teams.
• Experience presenting at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Manage all branding and marketing activities at the store level.
• Develop detailed action plans for events.
• Guide teams towards achieving overall store Client Development goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Social media proficiency

Event planning

Communication skills

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Salary Range $104,279 - $130,348*

Job Description

Saks Global is the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e‑commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting‑edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

You Will Be

As a Marketing Director you will manage all branding and marketing activities at the store level including event planning, community engagement, and social media, to develop and strengthen the Saks Brand. You will work on‑site at your assigned store and you will report to the store General Manager.

What You Will Do

• Develop detailed action plans for events applicable to stores and manage execution in partnership with Selling Managers, Group Managers, Corporate Special Events, Client Development, and Senior Store Leadership
• Manage the scheduling, budgeting, internal and external communications, planning, production, breakdown, wrap up, and reporting of each event
• Plan seasonal events calendar across Market / Metroplex in collaboration with Merchants, Communications, Marketing, Creative, and brand partners
• Develop community relationships with philanthropic organizations, social groups, and corporate partnerships
• Create excitement around the Saks Brand by creating inviting and compelling activations and events; balance this with a commercial mindset to help events create both short‑ and long‑term ROIs with clear selling goals and appropriate Associate follow up
• Guide market (and home store) teams towards achieving overall store Client Development goals and selling indicators in collaboration with Client Development (includes gathering and formalizing best practices)
• Oversee Social Media projects and build engaging and compelling Social Media campaigns

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• History of building, leading, motivating, and coaching teams
• Experience presenting at the executive level
• Proficiency with social media
• Experience with InDesign
• Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
• Associates will work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Travel may be required

Your Life And Career At Saks Global

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full‑time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher‑cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job‑related factors.