Senior Trade Marketing Lead

Jackalope Digital LLC; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Zusammenfassung

SharkNinja is seeking a Senior Trade Marketing Lead to manage DACH trade marketing operations from our Frankfurt office. The role combines strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Product teams.

You will own retailer partnerships, plan launches, create localized campaigns, and optimize POS and digital merchandising across e-retail platforms. Fluency in German and English is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in Trade Marketing, consumer goods or retail with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to develop and roll out a DACH trade marketing plan.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a high-performing Trade Marketing team in DACH.
• Build and execute a comprehensive trade marketing plan aligned with EU strategies.
• Own Joint Business Plans with key retail partners in the region.

Kenntnisse

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Retailer Collaboration

Go-to-Market Execution

Consumer Engagement

Events & Trade Shows

POS Optimization

Digital Retail Strategy

Retail Data Management

Budget Ownership

German-English Communication

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Senior Trade Marketing Lead to manage and oversee our DACH Trade Marketing operations.

The position is based in our Frankfurt office. Hybrid – 3 days in the office.

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to theManaging Directoryou will play a critical role in shaping our go-to-market strategy, working cross-functionally to deliver compelling shopper experience and drive growth across all retail channels in the DACH region.

Here are some of the EXCITING thingsyou'llget to do:

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team of Trade Marketing Managers, working closely with Sales to align on and execute joint business plans that drive revenue and market share across DACH.
• Strategic Planning: Build and execute a comprehensive Trade Marketing plan tailored to the DACH market, aligned with the overarching EU marketing strategies.
• Retailer Collaboration: Own and drive Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with key DACH retail partners.
• Go-to-Market Execution: Plan and implement launch strategies, in-store activations, and online campaigns aligned withSharkNinja'sbrand positioning.
• Consumer Engagement: Develop creative and localized campaigns to increase product awareness, engagement, and in-store/online conversions acrossthe DACH region.
• Events & Trade Shows:Identify, plan, and execute participation in relevant trade shows and retailer events that support revenueobjectives, including key DACH industry events.
• Point of Sale Optimization: Evaluate current POS tools and implement improvements; define andmonitorkey success metrics (e.g., NPS, DAS).
• Digital Retail Strategy: Lead the strategy and execution of Brand Shops and digital merchandising across e-retailer platforms.
• Retail Data Management: Ensureaccurateandtimelyproduct data is provided to retail partners for listings and online experiences.
• Budget Ownership: Manage retailer coop budgets to support trade marketing initiatives and maximize ROI in collaboration with retail partners.

KEY ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in Trade Marketing, ideally within the consumer goods or retail sector, including experience leading and building a team.
• Leadership: Proventrack recordof managing, mentoring, and motivating teams toward shared goals.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Agile mindset with the ability to pivot quickly.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, fluent in both German and English
• Collaboration: Excellent stakeholder management skills; ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams.
• Creativity & Innovation: Passion for finding creative ways to drive consumer engagement and sales.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

• competitive health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• employee stock purchase options
• wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts

We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at

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