Marketing Leadership From Someone Who’s Lived the Retail Calendar
Retail moves fast. Seasons shift. Stock arrives. Sales launch. Collections drop. And if your marketing isn’t aligned to the retail calendar, you lose momentum — and margin.
I spent over ten years inside retail marketing, managing everything from seasonal launches to sell‑through strategy. I know the pressure, the pace, and the planning required to keep a store performing.
This service gives you access to senior retail marketing expertise — without the full‑time hire. Clear direction. Seasonal planning. Campaigns that actually move stock. Marketing that understands retail.
Why Retail Marketing Is Different
Retail isn’t like other industries. It’s seasonal, margin‑sensitive, and driven by a calendar that never stops. Your marketing needs to support:
- stock flow
- sell‑through
- promotional windows
- seasonal launches
- markdown strategy
- foot traffic
- conversion
- customer behaviour
Most marketers don’t understand this world. I do — because I lived it for over a decade.
What You Get
Retail Strategy & Direction
- Seasonal marketing planning
- Campaign strategy for every major retail moment
- Product storytelling + collection launches
- Promotional planning + messaging
- Sell‑through support + stock‑led marketing
Retail Content & Execution
- Monthly content direction
- Email marketing planning
- Social media rhythm aligned to retail seasons
- Website updates + product focus
- In‑store + online alignment
Retail Operations Support
- Visual merchandising alignment
- Launch calendars
- Promotional windows
- Coordination with store teams
Reporting & Insights
- Monthly performance summary
- Foot traffic + conversion insights
- Sell‑through recommendations
- What to push, what to pause, what to clear
Retail Service Tiers
Retail Reset Lite (One‑Time Project)
A clean, strategic reset of your retail marketing.
Includes:
- 90‑day retail plan
- Campaign recommendations
- Content plan
- Summary of findings
Investment: $1,800–$2,200
Optional Add‑Ons:
- Digital Marketing Program (Lite):
- 2 social posts
- 1 EDM
- 1 article
- Artwork included (two sets of client changes only)
Investment: $1200–$1,500
- Additional Services – Pricing on Request
- SEO
- Ad‑Hoc Graphic Design
- Retail POS Design (one‑time asset as per style guide)
- Store POS Template (one‑time asset as per style guide)
Virtual Retail Marketing Manager
Ongoing retail marketing management.
Includes:
- Monthly retail planning
- Campaign direction, planning + oversight
- Monthly content direction
- Managing freelancers
- Monthly summary
Optional Add‑Ons:
- Digital Marketing Program (VMM):
- 2 articles per week
- 5 social posts per week
- 2 EDMs per week
- Artwork included (two sets of client changes only)
- Investment: $2,800–$3,500/mo
- Additional Services – Pricing on Request
- Campaign Direction Add‑On Per Campaign
- Ad‑Hoc Graphic Design Per Campaign
- Retail POS Design Per Campaign
- Store POS Template Per Campaign
Fractional Retail Head of Marketing
Senior leadership for your entire retail marketing function.
Includes:
- Full retail calendar leadership
- Full campaign leadership
- High‑level creative direction
- Leading all marketing + creative
- Executive‑level reporting
Investment: $4,500–$6,500/mo
Optional Add‑Ons:
- Digital Marketing Program (Fractional):
- 3 articles per week
- 7 social posts per week
- 3 EDMs per week
- Artwork included
Investment: $4,500–$5,500/mo
- Additional Services – Pricing on Request
- Brand Reset Add‑On
- SEO Add‑On
- Ad‑Hoc Graphic Design
- Retail POS Design
- Store POS Template
Ready for marketing that actually understands retail?
Your store deserves more than generic marketing advice. You need someone who knows the retail calendar, the pressure, the pace, and the strategy behind every season.
Retail Service Tiers
| Service | Retail Reset Lite | Virtual Retail Marketing Manager | Fractional Retail Head of Marketing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | A clean, strategic reset of your retail marketing | Ongoing retail marketing management | Senior leadership for your entire retail marketing function |
| Best For | Stores needing clarity + direction | Stores needing consistent execution | Multi‑store or high‑volume retailers |
| Commitment | One‑time project | Monthly retainer | Monthly retainer |
| Seasonal Planning | ✔ 90‑day retail plan | ✔ Monthly retail planning | ✔ Full retail calendar leadership |
| Campaigns | ✔ Campaign recommendations | ✔ Campaign planning + oversight | ✔ Full campaign leadership |
| Content | ✔ Content plan | ✔ Monthly content direction | ✔ High‑level creative direction |
| Team Management | ✖ Not included | ✔ Managing freelancers | ✔ Leading all marketing + creative |
| Reporting | ✔ Summary of findings | ✔ Monthly summary | ✔ Executive‑level reporting |
| Investment | $1,800–$2,200 one time | $2,800–$3,500/mo | $4,500–$6,500/mo |
Optional Add-Ons Artwork included (two sets of client changes only) | Digital Marketing Program (Lite): 2 social post templates 1 EDM template 1 blog article template | Digital Marketing Program (Virtual): 1 blog article per week 5 social posts per week 2 EDMs per week | Digital Marketing Program (Fractional): 3 articles per week 7 social posts per week 3 EDMs per week |
| Investment: | $1200–$1,500 one time | $2,500–$3,000/mo | $4,500–$5,500/mo |
| Additional Services – Pricing on Request (two sets of client changes only) | Updated socials header In-store POS Design Store POS Signage Design (One‑time templates as per style guide) | Updated socials headers Ad‑Hoc Graphic Design Services + Roll Out Retail POS Roll Out Store POS Roll Out (Per Campaign) | Updated socials headers Brand Reset Add‑On Ad‑Hoc Graphic Design + Roll Out Retail POS Roll Out Store POS Roll Out (Per Campaign) |
Retail Marketing Calendar
| Month | Key Retail Moments |
|---|---|
| January | • Boxing Day continuation • January Sale • New Year reset |
| February | • Full‑price trading • New collection drops |
| March | • Autumn Preview • Autumn/Winter launch |
| April | • Easter promotions • Mid‑season sale |
| May | • Winter trading • VIP events |
| June | • EOFY sale • Winter clearance |
| July | • New season planning • Spring/Summer prep |
| August | • Spring launch • New arrivals |
| September | • Full‑price trading • Collection storytelling |
| October | • Mid‑season sale • Early Christmas prep |
| November | • Black Friday • Cyber Weekend |
| December | • Christmas trading • Boxing Day prep |
Get in Touch
Let’s get your retail marketing handled — properly.
Book a call and let’s build your retail momentum.
