Area Community Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the design and implementation of Arc’teryx’s regional community experience model within the United States.

• Concentrate on the expansion of Academy Light and other localized, impactful formats throughout the country.

• Supervise and lead two high-performing regional teams (US West and US East).

• Ensure a uniform, high-quality approach to community experiences while accommodating regional nuances.

• Establish national direction, promote expansion strategies, and guarantee measurable outcomes across all initiatives.

• Create marketing briefs to facilitate entry into new markets.

• Collaborate with Retail Area Directors and Real Estate teams.

• Develop a scalable playbook to effectively launch and enhance community presence in new regions.

• Guide Area Community teams in executing localized activations.

• Ensure seamless integration with new store openings.

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Planning and Budget planning for U.S. Community needs.

• Manage U.S. community budgets in partnership with leaders from US West and US East Areas.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in a relevant field.

• Over 10 years of experience in experiential marketing, community programming, or brand marketing.

• Proven track record of leading multi-market programs and teams.

• Experience in market expansion, go-to-market strategy, or retail/community integration.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to influence without direct control.

• Adaptable in your approach to meet the evolving needs of our business.

• Strong organizational skills and efficiency to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with retail, wholesale, and brand teams.

• Experienced leader with the ability to manage and motivate distributed teams.

• Capable of both strategic and operational thinking, transitioning between vision-setting and execution.

• Proficient in budget management, KPI tracking, and ROI analysis.

• Familiarity with the U.S. outdoor and community landscape.

• Enthusiastic about the outdoors, education, and community building.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Mental health support.

• Fertility benefits.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 401(k) retirement savings plan matching.

• Eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan.

• Access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP).

• Paid time off.

• No Wasted Day program.

• Parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Participation in Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events).

• Employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).