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Marketing Specialist Hunting Prostaff

Cabela's, Springfield, MO, USA

Job type: Full Time


divh2Pro Staff Marketing Specialist/h2pAs the Pro Staff Marketing Specialist, this position will be responsible for assisting with the activation of Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas and White River Marnie Groups extensive roster of professional outdoors athletes and ambassadors across all owned and shared channels to support key business initiatives. This position will be responsible for the execution of marketing campaigns built around hunting pros, hunting influencers and shooting professionals to support our business objectives while raising brand awareness and credibility. The Marketing Specialist, Pro Staff, will work closely with internal brand, creative, social, and communication outfitters and assist on pro staff driven marketing partnerships and campaigns with the goal of elevating and differentiating BPS/WRMG as an innovator in the outdoor space. This position will also work closely with store level associates and dealer partners to assess and support prostaff and activations throughout the country./ppEssential Functions:/pulliAssist with the activation of the pro staff marketing strategy outlined with alignment from key stakeholders and leadership./liliAssist in Identifying pro staff, teams and organizations for broader partnership opportunities that will support the business./liliEvaluate inbound pro staff related opportunities from stores and dealer partners and develop an activation plan around each./liliHelp research new pro staff talent that aligns with our brand positioning and target audience./liliDevelop Annual marketing plan around prostaff programs and individuals which support the business plan./liliResponsible for managing the relationships with local, regional, state, and national pro staff members as determined by leadership./liliResponsible for the fulfillment of prostaff requests, appearances, product orders and other pro needs as they come in from the pros, partners or vendors./liliWork closely with the communications and social media teams to amplify pro staff activity on owned and shared channels./liliReport on key ROI metrics to indicate success of pro staff engagements and campaigns/liliAll other duties as assigned by management./li/ulpExperience/Qualifications:/pulliBachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field./lili1-3 years of experience in Sports Marketing, Partnerships, or Integrated Marketing or related field previous in-house brand experience is a plus/liliPassionate and knowledgeable about the outdoor industry, including top anglers, hunting/shooting professional, tournaments, and leagues./liliIndustry Informed - have your finger on the pulse when it comes to outdoor sport fans and culture, and can quickly identify new trends and areas of opportunity/liliExcellent communication skills - value relationship-building both externally with partners and internally with key stakeholders/liliStrong organizational and project management skills - take autonomy and ownership of your work and adhere to timelines/liliEntrepreneurial mindset - self-starter who is able to work well both independently and as part of a team/liliCan-do attitude - driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment/li/ulpKnowledge Skills and Abilities:/pulliThorough, in-depth knowledge of industry/liliExcellent Interpersonal and Communication skills/liliProficient with Microsoft Office Suite/liliMust be able to read documents, printouts, reports, computer screens and other written communication/liliMust be able to write, type and use phone system/li/ulpTravel Requirements:/pp25%/ppPhysical Requirements:/ppRegularly performs computer work and sits. Occasionally walks and stands. Seldom
ever lifts up to 50lbs./ppIndependent Judgement:/ppPerforms duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices./ppFull Time Benefits Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!/pulliMedical/liliDental/liliVision/liliHealth Savings Account/liliFlexible Spending Account/liliVoluntary benefits/lili401k Retirement Savings/liliPaid holidays/liliPaid vacation/liliPaid sick time/liliBass Pro Cares Fund/liliAnd more!/li/ulpBass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law./ppReasonable Accommodations/ppQualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com./p/div