Trade Marketing Executive

## Description

Join The Estée Lauder Companies Balkans Affiliate in Athens as a Trade Marketing Executive and unlock an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to a team driven by the mission of 'Bringing the Best to Everyone We Touch'. This position will be responsible for driving in-store marketing, including boosting in-store traffic, managing Gift with Purchase programs and preparing the in-store marketing calendar.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking candidates with a keen attention to detail, self-motivation, and a strong drive to succeed, who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values adaptability, relationship-building, and effective time management across multiple projects. A talent for fostering connections with diverse individuals, combined with a strong sense of ownership, will be key to your success and professional growth in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to develop and execute the trade marketing calendar aligned with brand goals, while driving promotional activities, Visual Merchandising excellence and renewed in-store brand image.
• Lead the planning and execution of in-store counter renovation and installation projects, partnering with the Store Design and Visual Merchandising teams to deliver premium retail environments that reflect the brand's identity.
• Lead the trade events in cooperation with the retailers and decoration team and is responsible for ensuring an excellence in execution outcome in terms of quality and timely manner.
• Monitor competition and share learnings of trade environment with all the internal brand team (marketing and education team), while remaining laser focus on promoting the brand image and DNA.
• Drive Sampling and GWP strategy along with the Marketing Manager and liaise with Demand Planning to ensure that samples and GWP’s ship into stores on a timely basis, while adjusting where necessary.

## Qualifications

• Degree (Bachelor and/or MSc) in Marketing or Business Administration field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Trade Marketing.
• Previous experience in Cosmetics or FMCG would be a plus.
• Excellent MS Office skills: particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pivot is considered a plus.
• Experience in SAP would be considered as an asset.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral & written communication in Greek & English is a requirement.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• A strategic thinker with a passion for driving innovation and growth.

The Benefits:

At The Estée Lauder Companies, we believe in rewarding our employees for their dedication. As a Trade Marketing Executive, you'll enjoy a competitive starting salary and gain exclusive access to our prestigious range of beauty products at attractive prices. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we offer flexible work arrangements through our hybrid working environment. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to tap into our renowned global learning and development resources, ensuring your future career growth within the Estée Lauder Companies.

The Culture:

At The Estée Lauder Companies, our success is driven by our people, brands, and culture. We foster an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity in people, ideas, talents, and experiences. Our vision and values are the foundation of everything we do, and our team is committed to creating countless moments of happiness and endless possibilities for both our employees and consumers alike.