Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Experience Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $78,346–97,933/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Experience Manager in Houston, FL. Lead brand activations, events, and community engagement. Full-time, $78k–$98k annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan and execute all in-store events, trunk shows, and brand experiences, coordinating seamlessly with Store Leadership, Selling Managers, and Corporate Special Events teams
- Manage end-to-end event production including scheduling, internal and external communications, production oversight, breakdown, reporting, and return-on-investment evaluation
- Cultivate and develop deep partnerships with local philanthropic organizations, social groups, and corporate entities to maximize store visibility and community engagement
- Ensure all marketing activations feature clear selling goals, robust client follow-up plans, and measurable short- and long-term financial impact
- Formulate and own the seasonal marketing and events calendar for the market while maintaining full ownership of the store's marketing budget
- Develop and manage all localized marketing collateral, including digital and print invitations, direct mail, social media posts, and internal Sales Associate communication
- Build and execute engaging, brand-compliant social media campaigns and oversee localized email communications and client outreach programs
- Lead the store's corporate social responsibility efforts by organizing community service projects in partnership with Human Resources
- Collaborate with Merchants, Creative, Corporate Marketing, and external luxury brand partners to ensure cohesive brand messaging and strategic alignment
Qualifications
- 4–7 years of experience in brand marketing, event planning, public relations, or retail marketing in the luxury or premium consumer sector
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field (preferred)
- Proven track record of building, motivating, and coaching individuals or teams to achieve operational excellence
- Advanced business acumen and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to present performance metrics and strategic overviews at the executive level
- Proficiency with social media management platforms, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word), Adobe InDesign, and Google Workspace
- Flexibility to work a dynamic retail schedule including evenings, weekends, and holiday periods
- Physical capability to navigate a fast-paced retail floor and event environments, including standing for extended periods, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting event materials up to 10 pounds
Skills
Experience
4–7 years of professional experience in brand marketing, event planning, public relations, or retail marketing, preferably within a luxury or premium consumer sector. Demonstrated success building and leading teams, managing complex event productions, and executing campaigns that generate measurable commercial return.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
Workplace
The role is situated in Houston, Florida, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 78,346 to USD 97,933 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance), employee discount.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
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