Trade Marketing Manager Global Travel Retail 100% as of March 1st 2026

What you do here
Drive Lindt Global Travel Retail growth as part of the TM team by enabling and facilitating permanent and promotional POS execution for a dedicated Global Account. The role involves managing, implementing, and tracking promotional activities (incl. sampling) for different brands in Global Travel Retail - to meet the company's business goals and to reach set sell-in / sell-out targets for the year.
Full responsibility for organization and execution of promotional activities for Global Account Avolta
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Full coordination and responsibility of brand activations in collaboration with Marketing and Sales Teams
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Adaption of existing guidelines, concepts and brand identities to customized space
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Stakeholder management (internal and external) incl. briefing and coordination with agencies and customers
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Coordination of data and print material
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Tracking of promotional executions
Full responsibility for global permanent POS projects and installations
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Managing global project overview list
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Coordination with regional TM Managers for projects in APAC, NAM, LATAM and MEIA
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Stakeholder management incl. briefing and coordination of contractors, customers and agencies
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Proofing of technical drawings
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Coordination and briefing of all visual material needed ensuring communication hierarchy
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Tracking and monitoring of implementation
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Updating of best practice library and active sharing with the organization
Full responsibility for global merchandising and communication guidelines
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Implement novelty and exclusive communication at permanent point of sale
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Define planogram recommendations and merchandising adjustments
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Lead Global Merchandising Guidelines and Perfect Store initiatives in partnership with Category
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Share best practices and liase closely with Global Retail teams
Proactive collaboration
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Close collaboration and building of effective working relationships within Marketing and with Sales to ensure a coordinated and seamless approach to drive excellence in execution
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Proactive support to Sales teams utilizing relevant trade material to achieve business objectives
When you fit in with us
Professional Background: minimum of 5 years relevant experience in trade marketing and/or market activation ideally in a fast-paced FMCG environment; preferably in Travel Retail
Job Profile: Trade Marketeer specialised in Brand, Trade and/or Retail Marketing within a premium, fast-paced environment (ideally FMCG)
Mindset: Team player who thrives in cross-functional teams; works well with internal and external stakeholders (agencies, suppliers etc); can establish priorities and meet deadlines. Flexible and dynamic, independent working style – comfortably navigating in a fast-paced environment
Functional Capabilities:
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Project Management: Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate with various stakeholders
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Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey marketing messages and collaborate with team members
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Proactive collaboration: Close collaboration and building of effective working relationships within Marketing and with Sales to ensure a coordinated and seamless approach to drive excellence in execution. Proactive support to Sales teams utilizing relevant trade material to achieve business objectives
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Commercial mind: Ability to balance commerciality with creativity to achieve set performance targets
BA degree in Marketing or equivalent is required.
Fluency in English is mandatory, German is preferred.
Our extras
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Well-being
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Development
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Mobility and flexibility
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Family-friendly environment - properly insured
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Diversity and inclusion
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Perks and leisure activities
We have many extras to offer. You can find out more on our career page and in a personal interview.
About us
We make the world a sweeter place.
We are currently represented in over 120 countries, with headquarters in Kilchberg. Our main markets are Europe and North America. Furthermore, Lindt & Sprüngli is accessible from every corner of the world thanks to its extensive global network of distribution partners, subsidiaries and almost 500 of its own Lindt boutiques.
Over 1000 dedicated people work at the Kilchberg, Altendorf and Olten sites. Every single one of us is important. Together as the Lindt team, we give our best every day and make the difference.
Contact
Interested? Then show us your best side. Marija Krcadinac is looking forward to your online application.
Sara Tokovic
HR Administrator