Associate Manager, Trade Marketing - Run

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France, with a U.S. headquarters in Ogden, UT.

The Associate Manager, Trade Marketing - Run – North America will make our Salomon brand and outdoor product stories come to life with key account partners, both in-store and online. This role ensures execution of point-of-sale marketing programs and incentives. They will support the production, execution, and tracking of trade marketing programs for our best partners in the Run Specialty and General Sporting Goods channels and assist with other projects as requested.

SCOPE OF WORK: Salomon NAM, Marketing, Footwear, Apparel, Gear

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

• Hybrid work schedule
• A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
• “Powder Bell” powder days throughout the winter season
• Complimentary gym membership and resort season pass to local locations & mountains
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

Collaboration and Partnership

• Work collaboratively with the marketing & category managers each season to understand category objectives with all accounts as assigned.
• Consistently collaborate with sales to identify seasonal business objectives & track progress.
• Collaborate with the brand marketing team to understand the seasonal campaign calendar and asset toolkit and ensure timely delivery of all campaign assets to key account partners.

Planning and Strategy

• Work with Sr. Manager, Key Account & Trade Marketing to present brand strategy, category objectives, and channel results to both internal stakeholders and external account partners at seasonal checkpoints as assigned.
• Coordinate regular reporting and planning meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Create and maintain National Account go-to-market calendars, campaign rollouts, and recaps for all accounts as assigned.

Execution and Management

• Support execution of designated key account joint marketing plans by managing content deliveries, seeding & sample distribution, and other tasks as required by joint marketing plan.
• Own the execution of all events & activations that are created in partnership with key accounts.
• Execute and track all initiatives related to shop pro training, incentives, seeding, and spiff programs.
• Own & execute trade shows as assigned.
• Manage trade marketing working budget for all assigned accounts.

Reporting and Optimization

• Provide reporting on campaign execution and sell-through metrics.
• Audit account websites to ensure whs.com presence is optimally merchandised, that information is current, relevant, accurate, and in alignment with brand guidelines.
• Manage seeding programs in partnership with assigned accounts to ensure review generation on whs.com.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3-5 years of experience in brand or trade marketing, or related field.
• B.S. or B.A. In Business, Marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Excellent communication & presentation skills

Essential Competencies

• Collaboration: You are able to work with peers and partners to drive results and improve performance. You are a trusted partner to our Key Accounts, and work collaboratively with internal cross functional teams. 
• Drive for Results: You are able to find new ways to get things done, exceeding goals, bringing creativity and innovation to your work.
• Strategic Skills: You have the ability to analyze problems and develop new approaches. You are able to shape your plans based on the broader business strategy.
• Market Knowledge: You understand the Run Specialty market in the US – knowledge of competitors, customers, partners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel, talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, twist and lift to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can involve exposure to varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light. 

Permanent contract, Full Time

Job located in Ogden, UT