Marketing Resource Manager

Position Title:BrandMarketingResource Manager
Status: Full time
Location: In-office at the Lynnwood Home Office
Budgeted Department: Brand Marketing/ 7710
Reports To Title:BrandMarketingSeniorManager
Position Type: Full-time,Non-Exempt
PayRange:Pay Range: $31.97/hr- $39.18/hr
WhyZumiez:

Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of action sports apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods rooted in skateboarding, snowboarding, andyouth culture.We’refast‑moving, creatively driven, and communityfocused—connecting product drop culture, youth lifestyle, and authentic storytelling across digital, retail, and experiential marketing channels.
Y ou’llplay a key role in enabling our creative and brand teams to move fast, stay authentic, and deliver standout work acrossall thebrand marketingtouchpoints—without losing control of quality or priorities.
Position Purpose:

TheMarketingResource Manageris akey supportrole,allocatingresources for the many types of projectsacross the entire portfolio insupport of the Marketing Managers. This role will bekeeping our projects flowing smoothly;organizingcoordinatorteam bandwidthandcoordinating creative requestsandcommunicatingtimelinesacross stakeholders.
As part of a small, dynamic, multi-hat wearing team, qualified individuals will be: able to work well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; self-motivated; flexible; extremely organized; very detail-oriented; tenacious yet tactful; confident and diplomatic in dealing with competing departmental objectives and varied personalities; a strong problem solver; able to work well under pressure in order to meet project deadlines; and will have a positive attitude.
You’llbe theconnectorbetween creative, marketing, and production teams(print & digital),workingto ensure thatthe right people are working on the right projects at the right time. If you thrive in a fast-paced, design-driven environment and love bringing order to creative chaos,we’dlove to meet you.
Key Responsibilities

Traffic,Intake&ResourceAllocation

Own the intake, prioritization, and tracking of marketing and creative requests
Oversee resource allocation across the Brand Marketing department, including designersandproject coordinatorsandinterns.
Maintain and update team availability, capacity, and assignments in collaboration with Program Managers and Senior Managers
Translate creative briefs into clear timelines, scope, and resource plans
Balance workloads across internal creative teams andproject coordinators
Forecast resource needs based on campaign calendars, seasonal priorities, and team bandwidth
Ensure project coordinators are effectively assigned to support initiatives based on scope, complexity, and timelines.
Coordinate freelance and vendor scheduling as needed to support project demands
ArtTraffic&Work FlowCoordination

Partner with the Art Director to route projects based on skill set, availability, and priority
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
Facilitate regular status meetings to track progress and resolve bottlenecks
Collaborate with project/program managers, and marketing leads to align priorities and timelines
Cross Functional Collaboration

Act as the central connection point between:
BrandMarketing
Digital Marketing
Other Internalteamsasneeded
Facilitate prioritization conversations when demand exceeds capacity
Proactivelyidentifyrisks, bottlenecks, and capacity gaps and recommend solutions
Communicate status, changes, dependencies, andcampaignlaunchreadiness clearly across stakeholders
Process,Tools& Optimization

Maintain and improve workflow systems and tools (Teams,Airtable, Basecamp, Excel, etc.)
Ensure documentation, processes, and templates are clear, consistent, and communicated across teams
Identifyopportunities to streamline operations and improve efficiency, partnering with stakeholders to drive action
Supportadditionalinitiatives and projects as needed across the Brand Marketing portfolio
Reporting & Insights

Track throughput, turnaround times, capacityutilization, andon‑timedelivery
Provide insights to marketing leadership to support planning and resourcing
Support seasonal and annual marketing planning withdata‑drivenforecasts
Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in marketing operations, traffic management, or creative project management
Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, andfollow-through
Strong understanding of creative production and retail/brand marketing workflows
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and shifting timelines
Clear, confident communicator with strongstakeholder managementskills
Strong organizational, analytical, andproblem‑solvingabilities
Ability to remain calm, diplomatic, andsolution orientedunder pressure
Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite,Airtable, Basecamp, and Adobe Creative Suite
Self-motivated,collaborative,flexible, and highly organized with a positive,can‑doattitude
Preferred Skills

Zumiez and/or retail industry experience preferred
Experience working within‑housebrand marketing teams and/or creative agencies
Familiarity with campaign planning andcross‑functionalcollaboration
Understanding of action sports, streetwear, or youth culture
A collaborative mindset with a passion for supporting creative andexecutionalexcellence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment. The noise level isgenerally moderate.
BENEFITS:

Pay Range: $31.97/hr- $39.18/hr
401k after meeting qualifications
Bonus Eligible
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Stock Purchase Program

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