Channel Activation Manager Global Travel Retail - Available Immediately

Lindt & Sprüngli (Schweiz) AG; Kilchberg; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli Portrait in Zürich seeks a Channel Activation Manager to lead marketing campaigns and drive growth in Global Travel Retail. You will create innovative activation concepts for novelties and core ranges, aligned with Brand teams.

You will manage end-to-end activation execution, budgets, assets, and coordination with Brand & Trade Marketing, agencies, and customers. Regional adaptation and local partnerships are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in trade marketing and/or market activation, preferably in Travel Retail.
• Fluency in English mandatory; German preferred.
• BA degree in Marketing or equivalent.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PPT, Word, Excel); Photoshop beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop activation concepts for novelties and core ranges.
• Execute activation campaigns end-to-end and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate with Brand & Trade Marketing for assets and timelines.
• Manage local partners and regional coordination.
• Support Travel Retail projects and regional adaptations.
• Provide marketing support and ad-hoc requests.
• Analyze campaign performance and propose improvements.

Skills

Trade marketing

Market activation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Commercial mindset

Independent work style

Problem solving

Education

BA in Marketing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli Portrait Contribute to Lindt Global Travel Retail growth as part of the global Marketing team. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing campaigns to achieve set brand and sales targets. The Channel Activation Manager is working closely with all internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative concepts to drive growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Activation Concept Development - Responsible for the development of effective marketing campaigns for novelties, as well as core assortments based on the approved marketing plans of the Brand teams - Responsible for the development of creative concepts that meet set targets with regards to scalability, innovation factor, budget and global relevance - Develop customer-exclusive activation concepts to drive in-store visibility and conversion and support exclusive launches - Responsible for analyzing consumer and industry trends and actively incorporating them into conceptual development
• Activation Concept Execution & Tracking - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define clear budgets, targets and timelines for each activation - Management of the end-to-end execution of activation campaigns across all brands - Oversee and manage the creation of all campaign assets in close collaboration with Brand Managers - Responsible for internal coordination among Brand & Trade Marketing to ensure execution on‑time and within budget - Responsible for selection and onboarding of local partners in close collaboration with regional teams (agencies and suppliers) - Responsible for monitoring and analyzing campaign performance in close collaboration with Sales - Responsible for development of clear recommendations for continuous improvement
• Full responsibility for organization and execution of promotional activities for Global Account Heinemann - Full coordination and responsibility of brand activations in collaboration with Marketing and Sales Teams - Adaption of existing guidelines, concepts and brand identities to customized space - Stakeholder management (internal and external) incl. briefing and coordination with agencies and customers - Coordination of data and print material - Tracking of promotional executions
• Retail in Travel Retail Project Management Support - Responsible for the coordination and oversight of Retail in Travel Retail projects, ensuring timelines, workstreams and deliverables are aligned across internal teams and external partners. - Responsible for project communication and reporting, keeping key stakeholders informed on progress, milestones, openings and potential risks.
• Regional Support - Support regional teams in conceptual development of local adaptation - Develop regionally relevant activation concepts where appropriate
• Marketing Support - Manage internal sales requests related to brand activations - Provide support in various other projects (example: meetings, presentations) - Management of relevant ad‑hoc requests from internal and external counterparts

Minimum Experience Requirements and Professional Background:

Proven track record in trade marketing and/or market activation ideally in a fast-paced FMCG environment; preferably experience in Travel Retail

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Functional Capabilities:

• Personality: Very organized & structured way of working - you know how to handle several tasks simultaneously; solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills; strong self-drive
• Collaboration: Team player who thrives in cross‑functional teams; works well with internal and external stakeholders (agencies, suppliers etc); can establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercial Mind: Ability to balance commerciality with creativity to achieve set performance targets
• Independent: Flexible and dynamic, independent working style – comfortably navigating in a fast‑paced environment

Minimum Education Requirements:

BA degree in Marketing or equivalent required

Language Skills:

Fluency in English is mandatory, German is preferred

Other Requirements:

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PPT, Word, Excel), Photoshop etc. is beneficial

Together, we thrive to achieve our bold ambitions, powered by our purpose and unique culture of community and mutual support – rooted in a proud tradition, yet always evolving to stay ahead and set new standards. Across our diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally – empowering people to grow, take ownership and shape a sustainable future together. We are a responsible “employer of choice” who provides an inspiring people experience. Together, we build trust, drive innovation, and grow – as individuals and as a business.

Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.