• Job Description

  Req#: REF16889O

  Vacatureomschrijving

  Develop and execute the trade marketing strategy for our omni wholesale channels

  
  THE ROLE

  As ‘Global Head of Trade Marketing’, you are responsible for developing and executing the trade marketing strategy for the wholesale channel. The wholesale is the terminology we use for the premium perfumery-, department store, and pure player channel.

  Reporting directly into the Marketing Director/CMO and with a dotted line towards the Wholesale Director, you directly manage a team of 10 Trade Marketing professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. You’re part of the Marketing management team as well as the Wholesale management team.

  The role has a global scope, offline and offline, with Europe being the number 1 priority to accelerate. Top wholesale partners include Douglas, Sephora, Zalando and the local premium department store chains.

  
  YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  Overall, your role is to help develop the home, body & gifting categories with our key wholesale partners, while generating awareness and trial for the Rituals brand amongst male en female shoppers. Since we have our own retail stores and .com, it is important to create synergies between our own channels and the wholesale channel.

  Your main tasks and responsibilities include:

  • Set the Trade Marketing strategy, developing the Home, Body and Gifting categories with our key wholesale partners
  • Plan marketing campaigns and activations in order to generate awareness and trial for the Rituals brand You do this together with the multifunctional global teams as well as the local market teams
  • Oversee the development of marketing materials for all the markets
  • Lead the implementation in line with brand guidance. You also analyse the performance and effectiveness of your trade marketing activities and campaigns and optimize for the future
  • Ensure and create synergy between Rituals’ own on- and offline channels and the wholesale channels
  • Manage a team of 8 trade marketing professionals

  THIS IS YOU
  
  High on energy, low on ego and with a little bit of humour. In addition, you have:

  • 12 or more years of experience in high-performing marketing/sales roles (preferably FMCG), including significant Trade Marketing experience
  • Strong commercial background, with experience in sales or account management is a plus
  • Digital marketing and .com sales/trade marketing experience
  • Excellent English communication, presentation and negotiation skills, knowledge of Dutch is a strong preference.Experience leading (trade) marketing professionals

  Please note that this position is based in Amsterdam, and travel (approximately 4 days per month) will be part of the job.

  
  A GUIDE WITH OUR BENEFITS

  As a Global Head of Trade Marketing, based on a 40-hour work week, you get:

  • A competitive salary and bonus scheme, based on your experience and performance
  • A generous employee discount on Rituals products, and access to exclusive events and launches
  • A dynamic and international work environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • A supportive and inspiring culture, where you can be yourself and express your creativity
  • A chance to make a positive impact on the world, by contributing to our social and environmental initiatives

  
  YOUR PATH TO A NEW CAREER

  Join our ambitious growth path, and please indicate your interest before October 15, 2024. Within 10 working days you will receive feedback on your application. The selection process consists of three interviews and includes an assessment.

  Any questions? Feel free to reach out to recruitment via Frederik van Zeggeren through frederik.vanzeggeren@rituals.com.

  
  WE ARE RITUALS
  
  At Rituals a sense of purpose goes hand-in-hand with an entrepreneurial spirit. We care about the wellbeing of all colleagues as much as we care about the wellbeing of the planet. By taking good care of both and taking appropriate measures, we are moving closer to a more sustainable world. It is our passion to help you navigate a journey of personal wellbeing and growth. Contribute to our ambitions as a Global Head of Trade Marketing.

  “We are one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands. And why? Because of our people” - Raymond Cloosterman, CEO Rituals.

• About the company

  Founded in 2000, Rituals takes inspiration from the impressive power of natural ingredients, as well as ancient Eastern beauty and wellness traditions. At the brand's core, is the belief that happiness can be found in the smallest of things.

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