Assistant Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) - Cologne, Germany

Assistant Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) - Cologne, Germany

Cologne, Germany

Job Description

Posted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM

We are Subway Headquarters! A dedicated team of professionals supporting thousands of franchisees around the globe.

Assistant Marketing Manager - Cologne, Germany

Region : Cologne Office, Germany

This is an initial 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract .

Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there.

Why Join Us?

At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to transformational journey.

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit for a contract position to cover the Maternity of the Assistant Marketing Manager. This position is based in our Cologne office in Germany. The Assistant Marketing Manager is responsible for assisting the Sr. Marketing Manager with developing marketing calendars and the day-to-day assistant concerning execution of these innovative and strategic programs to increase sales and build brand equity for the Subway Brand. This will be accomplished through implementation of national advertising, product development pipelines, consumer insights data and measured on KPIs. The Marketing Manager will partner with key stakeholders in the franchisee community, advertising agencies, IPC and the SMO and Ops Teams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Campaign execution: Execute EMEA campaigns for DACH including POP material, technical setups, FZE comms and more. Assist with other markets as requested.
• Value: Support marketing leadership team in managing the objective of traffic by developing and implementing value offers on different channels.
• Manage, track progress of and communicate cross‑functionally.
• Assist with marketing projects as required or lead own mkt projects

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor degree in marketing or business
• 2 to 6 years experience in foodservice, retail, franchisee experience, preferably with agency or corporate brand marketing/field marketing teams in Germany.
• Stay calm under pressure and like dynamic environment
• Self‑motivated, eloquent, and dedicated to the brand
• Adaptable & flexible team player
• Strong influencing skills and ability to think strategically
• Passionate & strong knowledge of the food industry and retailer landscape
• Excellent organizational & communication skills
• Skills using Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• English is a must; French and/or German is a plus

What do we Offer?

• Pension
• Competitive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Volunteering time
• And Many More…

The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/D/V