Working for Trunk Club

When you join Trunk Club, you join the Nordstrom family. Our fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment is paired with the strong history and experience of a retail legacy. We have access to some of the greatest minds in retail and technology and are constantly creating innovative strategies to develop the ultimate apparel solutions. We welcome your adaptability, your curiosity, and your passion to contribute to our unparalleled shopping experience!

About the role

Integrated strategic partnerships is an important and growing awareness and acquisition strategy for Trunk Club. The Manager, Strategic Partnerships role works collaboratively with internal stakeholders (social media, influencer outreach, communications and events) to create a partnership strategy that drives ROI for the company. The ideal candidate is creative, but also thinks strategically. 

Who we are

The Marketing Team at Trunk Club encompasses a wide range of functions that help us deliver best in class strategies to grow our dynamic business. Whether you like web design, creating compelling social content, building brands, PR or finding new ways to drive loyalty, we've got a team for you. We're a passionate, creative, data-driven group that enjoy marrying great design and compelling ideas into marketing and advertising that gets people excited about Trunk Club.

Who you are 

• 5-7 years of experience working in an agency setting, corporate development or in communications/marketing functions 
• Prior experience managing strategic partnerships is a must
• Experience supporting and working cross functionally across influencer, earned and paid media, social and digital channels to create impact 
• Relationship focused and understands the value of an integrated approach to storytelling and campaigns 
• Ability to travel 20-30 percent of the time 

What you’ll do

• Identify, research, and develop new partnership opportunities aligned to marketing objectives 
• Aligns partners and programs to the overall content strategy, projects, and/or a categories that map back to business goals 
• Manage all partnership/sponsorship calendars and ensures an always on approach 
• Work directly with leaders to understand and develop strategic, year-long sponsorship opportunities 
• Initiate, structure, negotiate and close partnership offers 
• Takes a campaign approach to larger partnerships that creates a 360 degree approach to storytelling 
• Help lead weekly marketing meetings to refine content and ensure integration across channels 
• Create, analyze and track metrics to assess progress, trends and highlight issues 

How we work

• With open minds. We are committed to building a diverse team of people with unique perspectives. This encourages a healthy and inclusive environment that builds a more sustainable, successful company.
• With others. Work closely with cross functional partners in technology, operations, sales, finance and other product groups to develop a roadmap and deliver on goals
• With transparency. We have an open team room. No cubicles, no private offices.
• With agility. This is a critical role for us, so flexibility is important. No two days are the same and it keeps everyone on their toes.
• With pride. We value our people most of all. We invest in ourselves by applying our own strengths and interests to company needs. 

A few of our perks

• A location in the popular Chicago River North neighborhood
• Trunk Club University - our growth program which allows for development opportunities
• Team outings
• Merchandise discount
• Flexible work environment
• Social environment with built-in bars, a rooftop view, and our very own coffee shop!