At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global trade marketing initiatives and elevate luxury brand experiences.
- Company: Join L’Objet, a renowned luxury lifestyle brand with a creative culture.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to international markets and unique brand collaborations.
- Other info: Hybrid role based in London or Paris with occasional international travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with ownership and autonomy.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in trade marketing or related fields, preferably in luxury brands.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Job location: London, UK or Paris, France (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, full-time
L’Objet is a global luxury lifestyle brand founded by designer Elad Yifrach, bringing together traditional craftsmanship, innovation and contemporary design. Our collections span tableware, home décor, fragrance and lifestyle, created in collaboration with exceptional artisans around the world. Today, L’Objet operates internationally through retail boutiques, e-commerce, wholesale partnerships and leading luxury retailers.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Global Trade Marketing Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in London or Paris. This key role will ensure the continuity and successful delivery of our global trade marketing, client development, retail activations, and partnership initiatives across luxury retail, wholesale, hospitality, and international markets. Working closely with Sales, Retail, PR, Digital, Creative, Operations, and senior leadership, you will play an important role in bringing the L’Objet brand experience to life, strengthening client relationships, and supporting commercial growth globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade Marketing & Retail Partnerships: Manage and execute the global trade marketing calendar, including seasonal campaigns, product launches, retail animations, hospitality partnerships, and client activations. Coordinate marketing initiatives across boutiques, department stores, wholesale partners, hospitality partners, and international markets. Act as a key marketing partner for retail and wholesale accounts, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and standards. Support global wholesale and distribution partners through marketing initiatives, in-store activations, and brand-building opportunities. Manage project timelines, budgets, approvals, and performance reviews.
- Client Development & CRM: Drive client development initiatives focused on engagement, retention, loyalty, and long‑term customer relationships. Partner with Retail teams to support clienteling activities and elevate the luxury customer experience. Coordinate VIP experiences, gifting initiatives, private events, and personalised customer moments. Analyse CRM insights and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Events, Activations & Brand Experiences: Manage retail activations, product launches, hospitality partnerships, private client events, and brand experiences. Coordinate internal teams, agencies, suppliers, and external partners to ensure high‑quality execution. Deliver experiences that reflect L’OBJET’s luxury positioning, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Sales, Retail, PR, Digital, Creative, and Operations teams to deliver integrated initiatives. Monitor performance of trade marketing and client development activities. Prepare reports, campaign summaries, and recommendations for internal stakeholders. Act as a trusted marketing partner across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines creativity, commercial understanding, and strong execution skills. You will ideally bring:
- 5–8+ years’ experience in trade marketing, retail marketing, client development, CRM, brand activation, or a related marketing role.
- Experience within luxury home, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, jewellery, hospitality, or premium consumer brands.
- Experience working with luxury retailers, department stores, hospitality partners, or international markets.
- Strong understanding of luxury consumers, clienteling, storytelling, and premium customer experiences.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Confident communicator able to build relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets and analysing performance.
- Proactive, hands‑on, solutions‑oriented, and comfortable taking ownership.
- Fluent English required; French is a plus.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to represent and grow a globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand.
- Exposure to international markets, prestigious retail partners, and unique brand collaborations.
- A creative and entrepreneurial environment with close collaboration across departments.
- A role with ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make an impact.
Fixed‑Term Contract Duration: 12 months
Full‑time position
Location: This role can be based in either our London or Paris location. Occasional international travel may be required. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in either the UK or France.
Global Trade Marketing Manager (12-Month FTC) in London employer: L'OBJET
L’Objet is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and creative work environment that fosters collaboration across departments. As a Global Trade Marketing Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to represent a prestigious luxury lifestyle brand while engaging with international markets and high-profile retail partners. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, L’Objet encourages innovative thinking and provides a platform for making a significant impact within the luxury sector.
