Creative Services Manager - Retail

Global is seeking a strong Creative Services Manager - Retail to support marketing efforts related to our retail convenience store brands. The Creative Services Manager will direct creative output for our brand(s) from conception through to production and will play a vital role on the team that develops best-in-class marketing assets and successful campaigns across our retail business.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent ability to collaborate with marketing and internal/external partners and stakeholders. They will also leverage impressive project management skills at all points in the creative process. This is a great opportunity for a team player that lives and breathes creative and is inspired by innovative and successful design.

For over 75 years Global Partners LP has been delivering the energy, products, and services that make life better. We’ve also successfully developed community integrated convenience stores where we are transforming the customer experience and rethinking what it means to lead as the adaptive energy distribution company. This is a source of pride and frankly, we don’t plan on stopping. With our recent game changers such as Alltown Fresh and GlobalGLo we are looking to continue responsible and innovative growth. From design, supply, and tech we’re looking for people to contribute to our company’s direction. Global Partners is a great opportunity for those looking to develop their career with a longstanding company motivated by what’s next.

The Types of “Energy” You Bring 

• Regularly influences function or department
• Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role
  
  

“Gauges” of Responsibility 

• Work with department leads to create and articulate a shared creative vision
• Oversee creative development process and delivery of marketing assets
• Establish and implement design standards and processes to produce consistent and high-quality results
• Collaborate on creative development needs with cross-functional teams - retail brand owners, graphic designers, creative agencies, content creators, IT, consumer strategy, loyalty and email manager(s)
• Ensure the delivery of compelling and effective creative assets, on time and on budget
• Plan and schedule creative development projects and maintain master calendar of creative needs and deliverables
• Manage freelance/agency project load, track milestones and report on project status
• Ensure deliverables meet highest quality standards and surpass business expectations and that work is high quality, error-free, and client ready
• Act as a filter to review creative for accuracy before approval by marketing leadership
• Own creative workflow process via Monday.com
• Develop process to organize and maintain up-to-date creative assets and archives
  
  

“Fuel” for You

• Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We mean it! We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.
• Health + Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!
• Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Give Back! We believe in community support. We know everyone gives in their own way, that’s why we offer paid volunteer time-off to you to help an organization of your choice.
  
  

The GPS of our Interview Process

• First thing first, if you’re interested in the role, please apply.
• A talent acquisition team member will review your resume in partnership with the hiring manager. If your experience would lend to this opportunity a recruiter will contact you.
• We conduct “in-person” (ZOOM) interviews and provide additional interview information or other items needed at that time.
  
  

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Marketing, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 5+ years’ experience in design and creative project management
• A strategic mindset, with a demonstrated ability to understand clients’ business challenges and deliver creative solutions
• A passion for creating stunning visuals that align with client strategy and help to deliver ROI
• Excellent project management skills, with a strong attention to detail from concept development through production for flawless end results
• Superior communication skills, the ability to be tactful and diplomatic but also firm and clear
• Proficient knowledge of MAC OS and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Bonus points for experience with Monday.com and/or Bynder
  
  

Research shows that many, especially women and marginalized people, are hesitant to apply for job if they don’t check every box. If you are excited about this position, and think you could have an impact here, please apply anyway, even if you don’t meet every point on the job description. We’d love to hear from you.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-891-4000.