Senior Retail and Trade Marketing Executive in London

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. We are looking for a Senior Retail & Trade Marketing Executive, where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

As a Senior Retail & Trade Marketing Executive, reporting to the Retail & Trade Marketing Manager, you will help bring Swarovski’s LuxIgnite strategy to life across retail stores and partners and plan and execute Marketing initiatives and the CRM strategy to deliver compelling campaigns.

Main duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the planning and execution of the retail and trade marketing strategy in alignment with global guidelines to drive sell-through, visibility and in-store performance.
• Create and execute engaging customer activations that drive ROI and foster strong customer connections.
• Work closely with sales teams and retail partners to align promotions, calendars and execution of priorities across channels.
• Track and analyse the performance and ROI of retail & trade marketing initiatives, providing insights to optimise future investment.
• Monitor competitor activity, shopper behaviour and store-level feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Support the planning and execution of seasonal "Swarovski Days" events (FW and SS) to launch new season collections to trade partners and drive sell-in.
• Oversee the CRM strategy, and support the Manager with Clienteling initiatives, ensuring a focus on customer acquisition, retention, and re-purchase.
• Manage day-to-day marketing relationship with key accounts and provide Sales team with support as and when needed across other growth accounts and new business opportunities.

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of luxury retail & trade marketing principles.
• Bachelor’s degree; ideally in marketing, or business / retail management.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite is a must.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational & analytical skills.

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive bonus scheme (non-contractual)
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension 5% Employer contribution
• Swarovski products discounts

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

Joining Swarovski means being part of a bigger purpose. You can create a positive impact and work wonders by bringing your unique ideas to life. Together, we’ll inspire the world of interior décor, fashion, culture, film and entertainment.

Recruitment Process at Swarovski

You are just a few steps away from becoming a part of our World of Wonder. Select the job that excites you the most, tailor your CV and submit your application. We will be in touch once your application has been carefully reviewed to ask you additional questions, share position details and the next steps. If successful, we will invite you for at least one interview and might ask you to prepare a case study or do an assessment test. You will have time to ask your questions too.

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