Creative Services Sample Specialist

Kohl's

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As Creative Services Sample Specialist you will support all marketing executions by procuring and coordinating samples for photography, video or special events. You will be responsible for communicating essential information and organizing logistics to provide flawless execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or related business experience
Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people
Detail-oriented with advanced organizational skills
Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to manage assigned workload while adapting to changing priorities
Proficient computer skills and ability to understand advanced applications
Champion continuous process improvement
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Experience in merchandise management
Ability to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders and rolling staircases
Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs
Ability to travel on occasion

Responsibilities

Attend project turn-ins, internal sample reviews and other meetings relative to assigned projects
Procure, gather and organize samples based on marketing requirements and production schedules
Evaluate capture requirements based on sample details and Style Guide to determine and create corresponding capture outline
Verify accurate samples and associated details are received on time for each project
Track and monitor all samples from submission through post production
Interpret and procure sample and prop needs based on seasonal and creative direction
Barcode and maintain samples housed at the photo studio
Maintain and organize sample rooms at both corporate and photo studio
Organize and execute return and purge of samples post production
Partner with producers and project coordination team to ensure merchandise availability based on established timelines and maintain production priorities
Coordinate samples shared between multiple projects
Coordinate tracking and shipment of merchandise between locations (corporate, studio, vendor, production locations)
Maintain all sample and shot statuses to effectively communicate with key stakeholders
Create and maintain project follow up documentation to communicate and resolve outstanding issues with merchant partners
Serve as liaison between merchant partners and execution teams to proactively resolve sample questions
Additional tasks may be assigned