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Print Buyer - Plus Segment
Catherines
Columbus, OH, United States
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General Description
Assists in the execution of including, but not limited to, Direct Mail, Credit Marketing, Handouts, Advertising, New Stores and special
event materials. Works closely with strategic, creative and visual teams marketing campaign development providing support through
quoting, vendor selection and new production methods and techniques.
Performance Requirements
Accountability for assigned direct mail print projects:
• Management of production for all direct mail programs
• Coordinate the release of projects with the creative team
• Schedule press check freelancer, or attend press approvals as needed
• Provide visibility reports for mail tracking
• Manage campaigns to assigned budgets, provide visibility to estimates and final costs
• Assists in new direct mail format development
• Performs vendor selection, management and development
• Communicate delivery schedule, and work collaboratively to resolve timing and delivery problems
Accountability for other assigned marketing print projects:
• Management of production for in-store handouts
• Management of production for new, relocating, and closing store print marketing
Systems Management:
• Assist in design and maintenance of reference tables and print specs for project management system
• Assist in development of budget tools to aid in projections, tracking, and month close
• Assist in development of internal communication and workflow processes
Requirements
• 5 to 7 years experience in marketing with specific experience in related production or project management positions for a retailer. Experience with women’s specialty apparel preferred.
• Prior experience working in a creative environment, marketing or agency required
• Strong verbal, written and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide clear specs for requesting vendor estimates, and to interpret and communicate quotes to internal partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage external vendor relationships
• Print and paper specification, bidding and analysis skills
• Knowledge of substrates and print production processes
• Knowledge of postal systems and requirements
• Mac proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and Acrobat. Working knowledge of In-Design and Oracle. Will be required to learn custom internal project management system.
• Print purchasing, production and press checking experience for in-line web direct mail, offset, large format, and silk screen