[Hiring] Channel Marketing Professional @Under Armour

Role Description

Under Armour is looking for a Temporary 6 Month Assignment for a Professional Channel Marketing for Germany & Austria (remote). The position reports directly to the Senior Manager Channel Marketing. The ideal candidate will have a strong proven track record of marketing and implementing effective integrated brand and retail marketing campaigns and programs for a sports or lifestyle brand.

The position is responsible for assisting in the strategic planning and implementation of Retail marketing programs for wholesale partners of Under Armour in Germany & Austria. The role will focus on ensuring premium and consistent marketing executions throughout the accounts and setting up effective marketing alignment across the communication channels to elevate the consumer experience.

Your Impact

• Responsible for driving brand experience in our wholesale channel.
• Assist in building & executing effective and seamless omni-channel account marketing plans aligned with European Brand/category/retail marketing strategy and account business plans.
• Drive sell-through of UA product via wholesale account partners in online and offline channels through the development and seasonal update of UA in-store space environments and online brand stores in collaboration with creative, sales and visual merchandising.
• Manage with the Senior Channel Marketing Manager the annual account marketing budgets in close coordination with the Senior Manager Channel Marketing and Finance.
• Create, manage, and deliver on seasonal GTM plans with the Senior Channel Marketing Manager and the account sales team.
• Act as the point person for all channel marketing discussions and day-to-day marketing relationships with the accounts in question.
• Help define, manage and execute seasonal and always-on POS marketing initiatives through local marketing agencies with the German & Austrian channel marketing team and the accounts sales team.
• Assist in account presentations, seasonal sell-in activity of brand activity and account marketing support with the commercial team.
• Report on/measure the contribution of all account marketing activities to establish ROI.
• Manage all outside agency and vendor relationships related to execution of account marketing plans.
• Support execution of Global/European & bespoke channel marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing or related field is preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in either Account, Retail, Brand Marketing preferably within France across a sports and/or lifestyle brand.
• Expert-level verbal and written German & English communication skills.
• Understanding of development and trends in digital, retail & brand marketing.
• Vast understanding of German & Austrian retail environments.
• Experienced with self-reliant time- and budget management.
• Good analytical skills to analyze data and measure performance.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Requirements

• Location: Germany ideally local to Munich.
• Work Schedule: Remote.
• Travel: On Occasion.
• Sponsorship Eligibility: UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.
• Relocation: No relocation provided.
• Base Compensation: €50,000.00-€70,000.00 EUR.

Benefits

• Generous employee discount & access to PERK discount platform.
• Competitive salary.
• Monthly bonus incentive pay eligibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Work-Life Assistance Program to support health, personal, family or work-related challenges.
• Feedback and value driven culture.

Company Description

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role.