We're searching for a Senior Marketing Executive (3-5 years of experience)to drive our DACH/Germany marketing efforts from strategy to shelf.
If you thrive on turning global brands into local legends and love seeing your work come to life in stores across the region, let's talk.
Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.
Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.
In this role, you will drive growth for world-leading brands across Germany, Austria and Switzerland owning local and trade marketing initiatives that connect innovative launches to in-store and online experiences. Align with our global team, turn insights into action, and watch your strategies reach the shelves of the region's biggest retailers.
Strategic Marketing with Retailers: Collaborate with retailer marketing teams to promote growth, create effective displays, initiate global social training, and build marketing proof through BD emails.
Ensure all POS assets have marketing approval before launch.
Distributor Support: E-commerce Exposure: Keep toy listings accurate and detailed online; audit retailers and optimize online presence. Secure catalogue, window, online, and in-store placements.
Customize marketing assets for retailers in collaboration with sales and the China team.
Trade Marketing: Manage Local Marketing Budget: Strategically plan and manage the local marketing budget with a focus on adapting quickly to product sales trends.
Bespoke Local Content support for vetting/ helping approve local influencers/ambassadors/seeding campaigns.
Local marketing adhoc support when needed for wider business projects.
3–5 years’ experience in consumer or brand marketing, ideally in Retail, Toy, Fashion, Consumer Products, or other fast-paced industries
~ Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
~ Advanced knowledge of marketing techniques, including social media, digital, and influencer marketing
~ Experience in Project Management, Trade Marketing, Retail Marketing, Local Marketing, and Digital Marketing.
~ Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, G Suite; Willingness to work across time zones and travel as required.
~ Fluent English and German required
ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.