Marketing Coordinator

Samsonite International S.A.; Oudenaarde; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Permanent contract

Fringe benefits

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Samsonite International S.A. is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join the European Marketing Team. You will support the Category Director and the Samsonite Travel team by facilitating product launches, coordinating samples, and preparing sales materials.

You will analyze market trends, coordinate showroom activities, and liaise with local European offices on samples, pricing, and requests, while providing essential administrative support to the Marketing department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Marketing or related field.
• First relevant experience in marketing or communications is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support European product team with new product launches, including sample ordering and distribution, product photography coordination and preparation of sales sheets.
• Coordinate showroom setup 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.

Connaissances

Communication

Collaboration

Proactivity

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Marketing or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

About Us

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

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.

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What We Value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.