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!

Who We Are

At Trunk Club, we're building the future of retail. We have a strong culture of being curious and collaborating. We work with influencers across the industry to strengthen and elevate our brand to current and future customers.

Why this Role?

Trunk Club has seen explosive growth in 2017 and are looking to grow our social media, digital campaigns and influencer program.

We’re seeking a social media strategy expert to join our Public Relations and Marketing team. The candidate will have approximately 8-10 years of experience working in a similar role in an agency or corporate setting. The ideal candidate has experience developing integrated online and social media campaigns, coordinating large scale influencer programs to create comprehensive awareness strategies. They will work to drive engagement across our social media channels, monitor emerging issues and help identify ways to reach our target audience.

Candidates must have working knowledge of best practices in social media and marketing and understand the power of holistic online communications.

Responsibilities 

• Strategize to create compelling content (written, photo, and video) for social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Instagram Stories, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube
• Maintain and plan Trunk Club’s social media editorial calendar
• Create and manage strategic online/social-first campaigns that incorporate best practices, trends and new technologies
• Moderate and encourage a two-way dialogue between Trunk Club customers and other stakeholders
• Research creative, trends in online programs and identify opportunities to connect with our audience across channels
• Creates strategies to engage influencers and promote Trunk Club in new venues
• Manage and grows our reputation with current and potential customers
• Analyze and reports on engagement and metrics to the broader Marketing organization
• Support the team with strategic insight and shares best practices to inform our overall strategy

How We Work

• With others. Working with cross-functional teams and ability to adapt content to fit the channel will be key to this position.
• With transparency. We have an open team room. No cubicles, no private offices.
• With agility. This is a new role for us, so flexibility is important. No two days are the same and it keeps everyone on their toes.
• 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 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 coffeeshop!

Who You Are

• A teacher. You’re able to mentor your peers and help our team grow.
• A learner. You have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and greater understanding.
• A pragmatist. Your goal is to create strategic campaigns, no whilly-nilly here.
• An entrepreneur. You’re truly invested in the success of the business.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to frequently stand; walk; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms.