Associate Manager, Equestrian Brand Marketing

About the RoleAriat is looking for a motivated and collaborative Associate Manager, Brand Marketing to support the execution of our global marketing efforts for Ariat's Equestrian business. This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, Brand Marketing, and partner with cross-functional teams to elevate Ariat's Equestrian brand through events, partnerships, and digital and physical marketing.This is a great opportunity for a professional with a strong equestrian background who is looking to advance their career in marketing. This individual will act as a subject matter expert and should have extensive experience at top-level equestrian events.You'll Make a Difference ByLead integrated campaign briefs and calendaring, partnering with cross-functional teams to understand needs and feedback.Manage campaign asset development, working directly with the creative team and gathering feedback from channel owners as needed.Assist in photoshoot planning, execution, and final photography selections. Consult on venue and talent selection, prop recommendations, and identifying retouching needs.Help to drive global cross-functional alignment on products featured in photo shoots. Attend seasonal Equestrian photo shoots as subject matter expert (horses, tack, horsemanship, styling/product fit, props).Assist with marketing communication, asset development, and execution for sponsored events, ensuring authentic, brand-right presentation.Provide advertising content for all sponsored events and partnerships including email, social posts, and digital and print media.Act as the Equestrian social liaison, collaborating with social and partnership teams on marketing stories, calendaring, and athlete/influencer inclusion.Advise social and partnerships teams on product selection for influencers and athletes, sharing key pieces to align with product and content strategy.Partner with the wholesale sales team to identify and drive retailer support for top accounts.Brief and manage development of product packaging and in-store materials.Review and approve photography and copy for authenticity and accuracy including seasonal photography, packaging, in-store materials, and site content.Attend regular meetings with Ariat Europe to align on strategy, upcoming campaigns, and key stories. Assist AE with ad hoc marketing projects and asset needs.Gather competitive insights from the equestrian market including marketing activations, site experience, and event presence. Share insights and recommendations with broader marketing team.About YouEquestrian background required. Must have competed or have extensive experience at top-level events, such as working with a top rider or barn.2+ years of business experience. Marketing experience a plus.Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.A driven, collaborative, team-first mindset and an eagerness to learn and adapt.Experience working with cross-functional teams.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new platforms, such as Airtable and Workfront.Experience in footwear, apparel, or lifestyle industries a plus.About AriatAriat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year.The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance optionsExpanded wellness and mental health benefitsPaid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days401(k) with company matchBonus incentive plansTeam member discount on Ariat merchandiseNote: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email human.resources@.Please see our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy at /careers to learn more about how we collect, use, retain and disclose Personal Information.Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

Created: 2025-05-07