Global Trade Marketing Manager (maternity cover)

Global Trade Marketing Manager – maternity cover

Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor lifestyle brand whose journey began in Aotearoa New Zealand over thirty years ago. At Kathmandu, our purpose is to improve the wellbeing of the world through the outdoors. Our brand is all about getting people ‘out there’ in nature as we know this is where we live our best lives. We are now looking to set up the dream team that will be based in Christchurch, New Zealand to drive this exciting transformation.

The Essence of the role:

You will be driving business growth by acquiring, growing, and retaining customers through the development of customer centric, personalised omni-channel trade marketing strategies.

What’s in it for you:

To live and breathe their mission Kathmandu have created an environment where your wellbeing is prioritised so you can deliver to your role:

• Flexible working options, including FriYay’s and WFH 2 days per week
• Amazing staff discount at Rip Curl and Kathmandu
• Excellent L&D opportunities
• Work for an ethical business -B Corp.
• Environmentally friendly new offices in Christchurch’s innovation precinct
• Health and life insurance
• Global opportunities as part of the group that includes Oboz, Rip Curl and Kathmandu

Now let us share a bit more about the role to make sure it’s a good fit for you.

Key responsibilities

• Project managing the design and development of the international sales catalogue
• Managing the application for trade show awards, briefing in support materials such as photography / video requirements
• Managing the seasonal campaign plan, including liaising with planning, merchandise, product, and sales to align stock and campaign timings
• Building trade marketing plans with wholesale retailers
• Acting as a liaison for key trade marketing and sales operations contacts for global markets
• Working closely with the global marketing team to ensure that all marketing activity is on brand

A bit about you

• Extensive experience in working in Trade Marketing roles globally
• Experience working with wholesale partners
• Extensive project management experience
• Experience in apparel industry is an advantage

If you are looking for a global opportunity in a company that genuinely values wellbeing, sustainability and creating a positive impact, Apply now!

We value wellbeing too, so will review all applications on our return from our Christmas break. The closing date of applications is January 21st, 2022. Contact Julia for a confidential conversation from 10 January 2022.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.