Job Description

arena is the global top of mind brand for swimmers and all who wish to stay active and fit in and by the water. Born of our passion for sports, our innovation, and Italian design, every last detail of our products is conceived to offer the most rewarding user experience in terms of performance, style, comfort and fit, in and by the water



As part of our Trade Marketing department, the position will report to the Trade Marketing Manager and will work closely with Sales and Marketing business functions located in the corporate Headquarters in Italy.

Main activities & accountabilities:

Define, implement and execute the local trade marketing plan, in cooperation with the Sales team

Maintain customers relationships and support local trade customers presentations, in cooperation with the Sales team

Provide local sales force and customers with the key sell-in tools (trade catalogues, folders, brochures, …), as well as communication tools for local sales force showrooms

Plan and execute Arena’s commercial presence at trade shows

Support the management of local sales meetings and business events

Support the definition and implementation of local retail and in-store marketing projects

Support the local implementation of the Sales Force / Trade training programme

Support in overseeing and managing the budget of trade marketing activities across Germany and Austria

Requirements:

Degree in Marketing, Economics or Business

1-2 years of experience in Trade Marketing/Retail roles preferably in sporting goods industry

German mother tongue and fluent in English (writing and verbal). Knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent team building skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external cross-functional groups

Strong project and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Availability to travel to Italy and Germany



We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.