Marketing Coordinator

Ask Athena; Oost-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent position

Competitive salary package

Fringe benefits

Global brand experience

Résumé du poste

Samsonite Europe is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the European Marketing Team and the Travel category. If you love travel and luggage products, join our dynamic team and help drive product launches and market positioning.

You will assist the Category Director, coordinate showrooms, manage samples, analyze market and consumer trends, and create sales materials. You will communicate with European offices and provide admin support to keep the department running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing or related field.
• First experience in marketing or communications is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills; other languages are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to create materials.

Responsabilités

• Support European product team with new product launches including samples and sales sheets.
• Coordinate showroom setup and sample distribution twice a year.
• Analyze market trends and competitor data to inform positioning.
• Assist product and communications teams with sales materials and tools.
• Act as contact for local European offices on samples, pricing and info.
• Prepare product information for internal stakeholders and maintain relationships.
• Provide general admin support to the Marketing department.

Connaissances

Marketing coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Multicultural adaptability

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Description du poste

Join the European Marketing Team and become part of an industry-leading luggage brand.

If you have a high affinity for travel (products) and are on the lookout for your next adventure in a dynamic and exciting environment, we would love to have you in our team! As the Marketing Coordinator, you will support the Category Director and the Samsonite Travel team by providing operative and professional assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the European product team with new product launches, including sample ordering and distribution, product photography coordination and preparation of sales sheets.
• Coordinate showroom set-up and salesmen samples twice a year, ensuring timely preparation and smooth execution.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market and consumer trends, as well as competitor data, to help anticipate consumer needs and support accurate market positioning.
• Assist the product and communication teams in creating sales materials, including catalogues, POS materials and other commercial tools.
• Act as a key point of contact for local European offices on samples, pricing, product information, fair support and related requests.
• Prepare and present product information to key internal stakeholders in a clear and comprehensive way, while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams.
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing department to help ensure the smooth organisation and day-to-day running of the department.

Profile

• Brand and category affinity: Show a genuine passion for the Samsonite brand and the travel category, and act as a positive ambassador for the brand.
• Education and experience: Hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Marketing or a related field. A first relevant experience in marketing or communication is considered an advantage.
• Communication and collaboration: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Mindset and working style: Be enthusiastic, flexible, responsive, proactive and determined, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural and evolving environment.
• Organisational skills: Have a strong eye for detail and accuracy. Be well organised and able to manage multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities.
• Technical and language skills: Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Be proficient in spoken and written English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

Offer

• A creative and challenging role at the European headquarters of a leading international company.
• A permanent position with a competitive salary package and attractive fringe benefits.
• The opportunity to contribute to a global brand and further develop your career in a supportive environment.
• An enthusiastic team where ideas are welcome.

Travel is one of life’s greatest experiences. Are you ready to travel with us?