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Be part of a movement that moves the world
At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey
As (Junior) Trade Marketing Account Manager located at ASICS Sweden Office in Gothenburg, you’ll provide marketing support for ASICS’ Key Account retailers. You’ll be tasked with developing and executing activation plans that work hand-in-hand with our marketing, sales and account objectives, helping us to hit business-wide targets.

 
Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step. In the role, you’ll be reporting into our Nordic Head of Marketing.

As one of our current Trade Marketing Account Manager will be on parental leave, we are looking for a candidate to cover and gain experience with ASICS during a period of approximately 10-12 months (dependent on start date). This role can be both Trade Marketing Account Manager and Junior Trade Marketing Account Manager depending on experience level.

Based in our Nordic Head Office in Gothenburg, Sweden, you’ll become our in-house retail expert, a fountain of knowledge about the online and offline shopping experience. Your marketing know-how will prove invaluable as you collaborate with our customers, agencies and colleagues to deliver campaigns and customer activations that stand out from the competition in the market place. 

Can you move minds?
We’re looking for a candidate who prides themselves on connecting with customers. Someone who champions consumer needs while devising plans to maximise brand presence and sell-through. An individual with a keen eye for detail who won’t lose sight of strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, as part of the role you’ll:

· Deliver on-brand and locally-relevant trade marketing plans

· Liaise with retailers to recommend point of sale improvements

· Launch new products and brand initiatives according to strategy

· Evaluate and improve activities against objectives

· Be an active and supportive member of the marketing team and provide day to day support in executing the trade marketing plan & achieving our goals

· Collaborate with our sales team across a range of tasks

· Track budgets to ensure spending stays in line

Does this sounds like you?

· Shows great judgement

· Connect with customers

· Willing to grow ASICS business

· Proactive & hands-on mentality

· Analytical Skills

· Advanced Communication Skills

· Influencing Skills

· Project Management Skills

· You have an eye for detail

· Good command of written and spoken Swedish and English

What knowledge and experiences are we’re looking for?

· University degree in Marketing or related field

· Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in developing & executing (Trade) Marketing plans, in Sporting Goods, Fashion, Consumer Electronics, FMCG or strong retail experience

· Flexibility to work on own initiative or within team and a cross-functional matrix organization

· Excellent presentation skills to both internal and external stakeholders

· Swedish and English language skills (spoken and written).

· Attention to detail in planning and execution of tasks whilst maintaining the wide strategic direction

· A holder of a clean driving license for travel in Nordics

· Well experienced in software as InDesign and Photoshop

· Competent working with Microsoft Office

Join our team

When you join ASICS, you join a family and become part of something special. We know that sport means so much more than physical activity alone. It’s about coming together, sharing experiences and enhancing our all-round wellbeing.

That’s why we practice what we preach. You’ll join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters healthy bodies and healthy minds. As an employer, we offer a range of benefits and services to our people to experience the positive impact of movement, every day.

We look forward to receiving your application online – just send your CV and motivation letter via our career page.
 
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