Associate Retail Marketing Manager - England, United Kingdom - Helen of Troy

Description

We have an immediate opening in our Poole office for a:

Associate Retail Marketing Manager

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere:

In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, garage and outdoors. We are already making your everyday lives better. How are we achieving this? We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. And whether you are just starting your career or in need of a new challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE) is a global designer, developer, and worldwide marketer of well recognized and widely trusted brands including OXO , Hydro Flask , Osprey , Braun , PUR , Vicks , Honeywell , Hot Tools , Drybar , Curlsmith , and Revlon .

Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day

About the role

The role of the Associate Retail Marketing Manager, plays a key role in planning, executing, and maximizing our presence at industry trade shows and events. This individual should have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously for all brands.

This Associate Retail Marketing Manager, will also facilitate the Retail Marketing activations of the SOTL brands (Sport Outdoor Travel & Lifestyle), to bring our brand visibility & experience to life in key channels whilst enabling the customization across key retailer partners, ensuring on time and best in class delivery.

The role will also assist the other Associate Marketing Manager and Marketing Specialists for specific activations in the key markets (DE, AT, DE, AT, UK, NO, DK, SE, and IT). The role will also lead the marketing activations on some other markets (MEA, East Europe or punctual activations on distributors).

What you'll do in the role

TRADE SHOWS LEAD

• Lead the tradeshows production for all brands at Helen of Troy in particular for Osprey & Hydro for UK, NO, DK, SE, and IT
• Coordinate all aspects of trade show participation, from pre-event planning to post-event follow-up.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of booth setup, product displays, and promotional materials.
• Manage logistics, including shipping, booth design, and on-site coordination.
• Develop and manage budgets for each trade show and retail activation, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Implement lead capture strategies during trade shows to maximize engagement and collect relevant prospect information.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with event organizers, vendors, key distributors, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align trade show and retail activation activities with overall business objectives.

RETAIL MARKETING ACTIVATIONS

• Supporting the team members of SOTL teams to plan and execute retail activations in specific regions, focusing on key distributors in DE, AT, UK, NO, DK, SE, and IT
• Planning and execution of seasonal retailer marketing campaigns for the Hydro Flask and Osprey brands, within commercial Sports & Outdoor, Travel and Lifestyle channels outside key distributors.
• Participating into the internal POS items creation process, including: creation of codes, approval of POS items via online portal, ordering samples, raising purchase requisitions for materials and managing the supply chain deliverables.
• Oversee the creation of POS with the external POS retail coordinator
• Overviewing the budget dedicated to all activities vs forecast

What will help you do the job well

Essential:

• 5+ years previous experience in a marketing role
• Experience in Retail marketing, ideally in tradeshows organisation
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), French a plus.
• Excitement about joining a midsize yet growing company with fast-growing brands

About you

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, driven and passionate individual with exceptional communication skills. You have the flexibility to work in a small yet fast-growing organization, possess strong analytical and detail-oriented thinking, can work with a good level of autonomy and foster relationships with cross functional teams.

About us

Many of our products rank as #1 brand in their category- we are proud to be market leaders. Behind all these achievements stand exceptionally talented and passionate associates. We are a dynamic mid-size multinational company that offers challenges and opportunities equal to your talents and abilities. Our 15+ locations elicit unique team cultures; our powerful brands are marketed in approximately 75 countries.

If you want to join us on this journey you can find out more on /emea . You can also find us on our career website or on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

What do we offer?

• Competitive compensation package depending on experience and skills
• Flexible work policy with regards to working hours and work from home
• Modern office with collaborative workspaces
• Employee assistance counselling line
• Employee discounts on all our EMEA products
• Lunch and Learns, a super motivated Learning & Development team delivering hard and soft skills training to challenge yourself and full access to a learning platform, where you can choose over thousands of courses to satisfy your hunger for knowledge.
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment

Sound like a perfect fit?

If you're seeking an exciting professional position in a dynamic international environment and be empowered to inspire fresh ideas, then Helen of Troy wants to get to know you

Next Steps: We will ask you to complete a quick survey as we would love to get to know you by learning more about your experience and skills. If your application is selected, we will reach out to you ASAP for a first informal introductory call .

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Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, and Drybar – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.