Trade Marketing Specialist France

Hämeenlinnan kaupunki; France; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global technology company is seeking a Trade Marketing Specialist to support local marketing in France and EMEA. This role involves planning and executing marketing activities, building Joint Marketing Plans, and collaborating with sales teams and partners. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years in marketing, be fluent in French and English, and possess strong organizational and analytical skills. The position is based in Paris or Rhône Alpes, with a focus on enhancing brand visibility and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing and trade initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the marketing funnel and strategic marketing thinking.
• Knowledge of the sports/outdoor market and competitive landscape.

Responsabilités

• Build Joint Marketing Plans with retail partners.
• Implement online and offline trade marketing activities.
• Monitor trade marketing budget and actions.

Connaissances

Trade marketing expertise

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Sales-oriented mindset

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Description du poste

We are looking for a Trade Marketing Specialist

to join our Suunto Sales & Marketing team in France. The location of this position will be in Paris or Rhône Alpes areas.

Do you want to have a positive impact on the way people live an active and adventurous life? At Suunto, we build the most reliable and robust products that our consumers take to their adventures in the deepest oceans and the highest mountains. Ready to join the adventure? Keep on reading!

The Role

The trade marketing specialist will support the local marketing activities in France, Belgium, Netherlands, based on Suunto global & EMEA strategy & sales targets. As Trade Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for planning and executing the local trade marketing activities, aligning the plans with the global marketing strategy as well as the EMEA sales & marketing strategy. The support will focus – but will not be limited – to all trade marketing activities online & offline. The role will strengthen the trade marketing activities in the region, hence support the sales ambitions & targets.

Main responsibilities

• Build JMP (Joint Marketing Plan) together with Suunto sales team and local retailers that support the business ambitions. Build, plan, execute, track and report the JMP’s for the top customers in the region.
• Implement and manage online and offline trade marketing activities, including point-of-sale materials, in-line product campaigns, commercial campaigns and any other campaigns supporting the strategy like trade shows and any other customer events.
• Campaign Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to adapt global campaigns for local markets, ensuring consistency and cultural relevance.
• Support the local sales team in improving and ensuring excellent brand visibility and excellence at retail/etail level, both online and offline: retailer websites, stores, corners, events, etc.
• Provide marketing tools: Provide marketing support to key retail partners, including content creation, toolkits creation, merchandising, and event coordination.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of local trade marketing activities, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor trade marketing budget and actions all throughout the year and in consistency with the sales revenue.
• Support and participate in any local events when needed, either B2B or B2C events.
• Be open to supporting the team on other topics whenever it is needed.

To succeed, you should exhibit the following skills and qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing and trade initiatives.
• Fluent in French and English (the company language is English).
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel and work flexible hours (weekends/evenings).
• Strong understanding of the marketing funnel and objectives of marketing activities & strategic marketing thinking.
• Sales-oriented mindset with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong interest in learning and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of the sports/outdoor market, distribution, and competitive landscape.

What makes you successful in this role

To thrive as a Trade Marketing Specialist, you combine strong trade marketing expertise with the ability to adapt global strategies to local markets. You excel at planning and executing online and offline campaigns, building Joint Marketing Plans with key retailers, and ensuring brand visibility across all touchpoints. Your analytical mindset helps you track performance and optimize activities, while your organizational skills keep budgets and timelines on track. While autonomy and self-motivation are key, collaboration is equally important — you work confidently with sales teams, retail partners, and internal stakeholders, maintaining clear communication and strong relationships. Proactive, hands-on, and flexible, you’re ready to support events, manage multiple projects, and contribute beyond your core responsibilities, all while demonstrating a growth & sales oriented mindset.

What do we offer

At Suunto, you will join a dynamic and passionate team operating in the fast-moving world of wearables and outdoor technology. You will be part of a globally recognized brand with a rich heritage and a strong culture built on teamwork, innovation, and the spirit of adventure. We offer a versatile working environment where you can directly influence commercial success across your accounts or region, while collaborating with great colleagues who share a genuine love for the outdoors and meaningful product innovation. You will be encouraged to embrace new technologies, explore creative solutions, and contribute to a workplace that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and the drive to help people live active and adventurous lives.

How to Apply

Please share your application documents in English and include your salary expectation and earliest possible starting date.

If you believe there’s a match with your profile and this role, apply as soon as possible - we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will hire as soon as we find the right candidate.

Apply between 10 December 2025 and 19 December 2025 23:59 (Europe/Paris).