Retail Brand Marketing Specialist – EMEA (m/w/d) - Fixed Term 6 months

Overview

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Retail Brand Marketing Specialist – EMEA, you are responsible for the implementation of the Retail Brand Marketing strategy for the Brand’s Retail spaces (Brand Stores and Factory Outlets) and for the Branded Spaces of selected Wholesale partners along the in-store consumer journey (attract, engagement, conversion levels). Your understanding of the Retail and Wholesale landscapes enables you to excite the consumer and connect them to our Brand and product through premium retail experiences.

This position is a fixed-term contract for 6 months. Starting date: as soon as possible. The role is based out of our Garching office, near Munich, and is open to hybrid remote work (2 days at the office – 2 days at home - 1 day home/office). Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany. The contract is designed with the expectation of potential transition to a permanent role after six months.

Meet Your Future Team

The EMEA Marketing team is composed of a passionate group of professionals, all with an international background. The main objective of the department is to develop and execute consumer-facing regional and global strategies for the European markets.

In addition to reporting to the Senior Manager, Retail & Trade Marketing – EMEA, and working closely with the Retail & Trade Marketing team, you will be collaborating cross-functionally with team members from the Community, Experiences, Sports Marketing and Brand Communications teams in EMEA and the Retail Brand Marketing teams at HQ.

Core Responsibilities

• Implementing and localizing brand and seasonal campaigns including windows, in-store elements, graphics, and product communication for new and existing Stores within the EMEA Retail fleet (Brand Stores and Factory Outlets), and for selected Wholesales’ and Branded Spaces
• Coordinating relationships with key external agencies, print vendors and installers, sourcing appropriate suppliers, negotiating prices and sales terms
• Supporting the EMEA Trade Marketing team with RBM input for seasonal marketing plans of key wholesale partners
• Supporting the maintenance of showroom guidelines for product presentation and brand experience
• Ensuring premium and consistent brand storytelling in physical brand expressions aligning with current brand standards and brand focus
• Managing all in-store POP, store supplies productions and inventory for Retail Stores, selected wholesale partners, coordinating suppliers, budgets and parent orders
• Supporting consumer events Brand Experience activations and installations
• Owning and managing assigned budget

Future Focus

• Ensuring RBM roll-out plans align with EMEA integrated marketing plans, at EMEA Retail stores and Wholesale Branded Spaces
• Delivering RBM executions at Brand Retail Stores with attention to localization and stores’ environment

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Design, or related field
• You have 3+ years experience in Retail Marketing
• You have proven success in a fast-paced, cross-functional integrated marketing environment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving, and highly competitive industry
• You are a performance-focused individual with experience taking concepts to completion, handling ambiguity, and delivering high-quality outcomes with accountability
• You have Project Management expertise (e.g., driving timelines and managing budget), strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to plan and prioritize
• You have the ability to establish relationships, collaborate and influence across all levels, functions, geographies – internal and external
• You have a strong understanding of a multi-brand, cross-functional, vertically integrated organization and of the EMEA market
• You have knowledge of the sports apparel industry, ideally also of Arc’teryx
• Speaking German or French is an asset
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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