Full-Time

Senior Integrated Marketing Manager

KEEN Footwear

KEEN Footwear

501-1,000 employees

Designs and sells outdoor footwear

Compensation Overview

$135.5k - $143k/yr

Portland, OR, USA

Hybrid

Bachelor's

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Marketing
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field required.
  • Six (6) to eight (8) years experience in integrated marketing/brand programs (footwear/apparel/consumer preferred) with proven cross-functional leadership without authority.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.
Responsibilities
  • Translate Strategy into Integrated GTM Briefs.
  • Define campaign objectives, target audiences, success metrics, and KPIs in alignment with business goals.
  • Frame strategic “where to play” decisions, including key consumer moments, platforms, and partnership archetypes into actionable GTM pathways, briefs, and activation plans.
  • Lead seasonal and campaign kickoff meetings to align Strategy, Brand Communications, Creative, and Regional teams.
  • Facilitate cross-functional input, decision-making, and alignment throughout the briefing process.
  • Maintain a single source of truth for GTM briefs and activation toolkits, including version control and key decisions.
  • Lead development and management of the integrated GTM calendar and cross-functional workback plan from brief through launch, in partnership with Program Management.
  • Coordinate deliverables and dependencies across Strategy, Creative, Brand Communications, and Regional teams.
  • Run readiness reviews to ensure alignment, on-time delivery, and launch preparedness.
  • Identify risks and escalate blockers with clear options and recommended solutions.
  • Partner with Regional Marketing teams to incorporate local market needs, channel strategies, and activation requirements into global plans.
  • Develop and deliver global activation toolkits and playbooks, including messaging frameworks, content guidance, event templates, and asset requirements.
  • Partners with regional marketing leads to gather channel goals, local nuances, and activation needs; integrate this into global brief deliverables.
  • Delivers the global activation toolkit/playbook (messaging guardrails, event templates, influencer/ambassador frameworks, content guidance, asset lists, sampling/toolkit readiness checklist).
  • Prepares and host milestone pitchback cycles; coordinate feedback into final plans and toolkits.
  • Coordinate cross-functional review and approval processes across Strategy, Brand Communications, and Creative leadership.
  • Maintain visibility of key decisions, approvals, and changes through structured documentation.
  • Ensure alignment between sell-in strategy and consumer-facing activation across global and regional execution.
  • Define and align cross-functional success metrics, including readiness, adoption, engagement, and commercial performance indicators.
  • Lead integrated campaign recaps by consolidating inputs from regional and channel teams.
  • Translate performance insights and learnings into actionable recommendations for future seasonal strategies and GTM planning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into activation briefs and orchestrate complex, multi-region programs.
  • Expert facilitation, comms, and decision-log/issue-management; fluency in Earned/Owned/Shared/Paid and fan-facing levers (events, partnerships, ambassadors, influencers, PR, social).
  • Strong planning discipline (integrated calendars, milestones, risk management) and comfort with ambiguity.
  • Regional/global marketing experience; sell-in/sell-thru enablement preferred.
  • Familiarity with GTM toolchains (Asana/Smartsheet/Jira), DAM/asset workflows, and analytics dashboards preferred.

KEEN is a footwear brand that makes outdoor shoes and lifestyle products with a strong focus on values and social responsibility. Its offerings include versatile, durable shoes designed for outdoor activities, starting with the Newport sandal and the concept of Hybrid footwear that blends rugged performance with everyday use. The company explains how its products work through practical design: sturdy uppers, protective toe caps, and comfort-focused soles built to handle hiking, walking, and various outdoor adventures. KEEN distinguishes itself from competitors by tying its products to a mission—activating communities, protecting natural places, and giving back—rather than relying only on product features. Its goal is to become the most trusted outdoor footwear and lifestyle brand in the world, helping people enjoy outdoor experiences while supporting environmental stewardship.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Seek launched in late 2025; Roam followed in February 2026 with strong durability claims.
  • KEEN Made Originals shipped May 1, 2026, deepening premium American-built storytelling.
  • Snow Peak and 114.index collaborations in March-May 2026 broaden fashion and outdoor reach.

What critics are saying

  • June 2023 layoffs and leadership exits exposed internal strain and execution risk.
  • Portland factory closure in 2025 disrupted operations while Kentucky ramped production.
  • Trail-running expansion faces Salomon, Hoka, and Nike; one weak launch kills momentum.

What makes KEEN Footwear unique

  • KEEN’s Original Hybrid Footwear still anchors Newport H2 demand in 2026.
  • Shepherdsville, Kentucky factory centralizes American-built production and faster U.S. distribution.
  • Seek and Roam extend KEEN’s durability-first design into trail running in 2026.

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Company News

Atlantic Travel
May 1st, 2026
Fashion's favorite climbing-inspired sneaker has an american-built update.

Fashion's favorite climbing-inspired sneaker has an american-built update. The KEEN Jasper KM Lite has arrived with an American build that's both responsibly made and lightweight by design. First introduced in 2008 as the brand's climbing-inspired outdoor sneaker, the Jasper now has a refreshed look that delivers sleek style without compromising on comfort or quality. Most noticeably, the uppers have been smoothed with discreet stitching while the heel counter is satisfyingly streamlined into the midsole. It's a subtle shift, but one that quietly ushers the Jasper from trail staple to a pair that's just as at home in the city as it is off-grid. For men, the Jasper KM comes in three versatile colorways: Canteen/Black; Khaki/Birch; Black/Steel Grey, while for women, colorways include Granite Green/Black; Cameo Rose/Black; Plaza Taupe/Bitch; Brindle/Birch. Furthermore, the women's model will be joined by a Mary Jane-inspired variant, the Jasper KM Lite MJ. The dynamic lineup provides options that expand how the silhouette can be worn, from day-to-day utility to more styled, expressive looks. As a follow-up to the KEEN Made Classics collection unveiled in April, KEEN Made Originals arrives this May, dialing in on one of the brand's most beloved silhouettes. With collaborative variants emerging from Engineered Garments, Hiking Patrol, 18 East and Gramicci in recent years, the Jasper has slowly but surely taken up a spot among gorpcore favourites, and it's only getting better. While KEEN has been producing pairs in the US via its Oregon factory since 2009, the footwear label recently made a conscious decision to move to a new facility in Kentucky, granting it more robust distribution capabilities and - more importantly - expanding its responsible production initiatives. It was the opening of this new Kentucky hub that planted the seed for KEEN Made, a new sneaker line offering consciously sourced materials and forward-thinking construction not only for greater durability, comfort, but also a lighter environmental impact. With thoughtful specs, the Jasper KM Lite is far more than meets the eye. Each model coming from the new series features Trampoleen cushioning underfoot, KEEN.FUSION technology binding the sole and upper without harmful chemicals, and materials recommended by the Better Cotton Initiative and gold-rated LWG-certified tanneries. Together, it's a build that signals a more considered approach to how the shoe is made and how it feels on foot. "Owning our own factories keeps us closer to what we love, consciously creating versatile footwear that lasts," KEEN's Senior VP of Product and Innovation, Scott Labbe, shared. "Here in our Kentucky factory, shoemaking is revived as an art form - by a community of local, talented workers dedicated to premium craftsmanship." As the centerpiece of the KEEN Made Originals collection, the Jasper KM Lite is set for release on May 1 at keenfootwear.com, KEEN Garages, and select retailers. By admin | May 1st, 2026 | uncategorised | comments off on fashion's favorite climbing-inspired sneaker has an american-built update.

PR Newswire
Jun 10th, 2025
Arc'Teryx Named Rei Co-Op'S All-Around Vendor Partner Of The Year For 2025

KEEN, Vuori, Gregory and Atomic also recognized as leaders in the categories of footwear, apparel, outdoor hardgoods, and action sports SEATTLE, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op gathered its vendor community today to celebrate its Vendor Partner of the Year awards. The annual program recognizes brands that make significant contributions in product innovation and performance, progressive and efficient business practices, experiences with REI customers and staff, and doing the right thing for people and planet. Arc'teryx won the all-around Vendor Partner of the Year award. KEEN, Vuori, Gregory and Atomic were recognized as leaders in the categories of footwear, apparel, outdoor hardgoods, and action sports respectively

Backpackers.com
Apr 8th, 2025
KEEN's New Newport Sandals Make Waves as Outdoor Bestsellers

Outdoor footwear leader KEEN has once again set the bar high with its latest best-selling release - the Newport H2 Sandals, now available in Men's Wide Fit and Women's Original Fit styles.

The Manual
Mar 26th, 2025
KEEN and Eastlogue unveil a chic, outdoor-ready sneaker

Taking on their climbing-inspired sneaker, KEEN has joined forces with South Korean label, Eastlogue, for a chic and performance-based sneaker.

Trend Hunter
Mar 4th, 2025
Collaborative Comfort-Forward Shoes

KEEN, renowned for its hybrid footwear, has partnered with Madhappy, an LA-based brand focused on mental health and positivity, to create a product that blends physical comfort with a positive message.