Role Specific Information
Job Description
This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
About the Role
As Planner, Promotional Strategy, you will support the development and execution of quarterly promotional calendar plans. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align promotional activities with business priorities, ensure calendar accuracy and identify opportunities to optimize timing, cadence and effectiveness of promotions. You will contribute to process improvements and provide insights that inform ongoing promotional planning and strategy.
What You’ll Do
Support the development and maintenance of the quarterly promotional calendar, ensuring alignment with business priorities and key milestones
Partner with Manager of Promotional Strategy, Strategic Pricing, Analytics, and Finance to evaluate promotional performance and identify opportunities to optimize sales, margin, and customer response
Translate data and insights into clear recommendations that support planning decisions and cross-functional alignment
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on promotional strategies and ensure coordinated execution
Maintain and update planning tools, trackers and documentation to ensure accuracy and visibility across teams
Communicate calendar updates, key insights and performance recaps to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, workflows and cross-functional collaboration
Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners to support effective planning and execution
Be a strong strategic thinker with a creative, solutions-oriented approach to solving complex business challenges and driving effective decision-making.
Lead promotional strategy projects and initiatives, applying previous experience driving execution across cross-functional teams.
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Bachelor’s degree
2-4 years prior marketing, analytics or related experience
Preferred
Prior retail or merchandising experience
Creative approach to solving business challenges
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company
Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section
Physical/Cognitive Requirements
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Ability to comply with health and safety standards
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-4 years prior marketing, analytics or related experience
- Prior retail or merchandising experience
- Creative approach to solving business challenges
Kohl's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kohl's and has not been reviewed or approved by Kohl's.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) plan is a standout, offering a dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 5% with contributions available from day one. Eligibility and vesting mechanics are presented as straightforward for eligible roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes 12–14 weeks for birthing parents and 6 weeks for other eligible parents. Feedback suggests this is a meaningful family‑support element within the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes a 15% everyday associate discount that can rise to 35% on select days, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and low‑ or no‑cost wellness centers in eligible locations. Feedback suggests these everyday perks add tangible value alongside core benefits.
Kohl's Insights
What We Do
Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 65 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app. Our Vision: - The retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle - Destination for active and casual lifestyle as well as beauty for the entire family — from the most trusted brands, always delivering quality and discovery - Leading with loyalty and value through best-in-class rewards programs - Differentiated omnichannel experience — easy and inviting, no matter how our customer wants to shop
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