Marketing Coordinator

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites.

The Freelance Marketing Coordinator – AEO Digital will link customer and business needs to marketing projects, drawing on knowledge of AEO multi-channel marketing, understanding of e-commerce best practices, and analytical analysis. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Handle ad hoc requests for marketing assistance from cross-functional partners in the company. - Assist in facilitation and management of the work-in-progress meeting for all creative and executional elements for a season – coordinating with, creative, merchandising, email, and CRM teams. - Manage day-to-day timelines for creative requests from all external marketing partners. - Partner with creative team on execution of all digital marketing including, but not limited to: creative updates to the AE.com, emails as well as social touchpoints. Responsible for working with partners to gather requirements to kick off projects. - Collaborate with Marketing Team on strategic initiatives for AE Direct including, but not limited to: hind-sighting and planning of future offline / online marketing programs, customer acquisition and retention strategies. - Other projects and responsibilities as required AUTHORITY: - Primary back-up to Associate Marketing Manager, AEO Digital for all marketing initiatives and internal/external communications regarding such initiatives. - Day-to-day operational contact for all cross functional business partners - Handle ad hoc requests for marketing assistance from cross-functional partners in the company. - Assist in facilitation and management of the work-in-progress meeting for all creative and executional elements for a season – coordinating with, creative, merchandising, email, and CRM teams. - Manage day-to-day timelines for creative requests from all external marketing partners. - Partner with creative team on execution of all digital marketing including, but not limited to: creative updates to the AE.com, emails as well as social touchpoints. Responsible for working with partners to gather requirements to kick off projects. - Collaborate with Marketing Team on strategic initiatives for AE Direct including, but not limited to: hind-sighting and planning of future offline / online marketing programs, customer acquisition and retention strategies. - Other projects and responsibilities as required

- BA/BS degree in marketing or related field. (MBA or MA is a plus.) - 2+ years relevant experience, preferably from e-commerce marketing. Retail experience is a plus. - Strong analytical abilities (quantitative and qualitative) and the desire to evaluate data to enhance decision making •Proven strategic thinking & planning capabilities •Strong organizational and planning skills, with ability to effectively coordinate several key projects simultaneously. •Excellent verbal (via phone and in-person) and written communication skills. Ability to develop strong working relationships both inside and outside of the organization. •Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings (one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses)