the LEGO Group

Senior Trade Marketing Manager

the LEGO Group  •  Kingdom of Spain (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a hardworking omnichannel retailer focused Senior Trade Marketeer based in our Madrid office to join on a permanent contract basis reporting into the Head of Marketing.

This will be to develop a team of 3 located in the Madrid office (x1 Trade Marketing Manager plus x2 at Associate level) to drive the design and implementation of in-market retailer campaigns/ projects and support the teams' development whilst helping to impact the wider marketing strategy as part of the Marketing Leadership Team (LT). Bring your energy to lead and add impactutilizinga proactivemindsetwhere you leave no stone un-turned toanticipatechange in a fast-paced commercial environment,comeand grow with us.

In return, we will encourage personal development in a function committed to supporting business growth and to put outstanding toys into the hands of happy children.

****Please apply with an English CV****

****No relocationassistanceis offered for this position****

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing Trade Marketing team, fostering a collaborative team orientated approach,accountabilityand continuous growth

  • Define and drive the overarching Trade Marketing strategy, setting the vision for owned drive period campaigns to delivermaximumbrand and commercial impact

  • As a member ofMarketingLT, contribute to broader marketing strategy and business decisions beyond Trade Marketing scope, at Western Europe level, sharing guidelines and contributing to regional initiatives

  • Drive strategic Trade Marketing budget ownership, ensuring smart prioritization aligned with business priorities, Sales and Marketing needs and opportunities

  • Contribute to the Integrated Commercial Plan for Y+1, as a representative of the Trade Marketing team and part of the integrated commercial planning process (ICP) of the Business Unit.

  • Curious exploration bringing external developments in and generates ideas proactively to ensure Trade Marketing innovations in omnichannel spaces.

  • Balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, being present and accessible to the team whilemaintaininga leadership perspective

Play your part in our team succeeding!

The LEGO Marketing Team brings one of the world’s most iconic brands and its products for consumers and shoppers to life. Our Marketing team distilaudience insights, take decisions rooted indata,develop and implement effective marketing plans, with 360 campaigns including traditional and digital media, events andin-storeexecution, ensuring strong media presence. Trade Marketing has the responsibility to improve the shopper experience with the LEGO brand being at our core for Online, LEGO Certified Stores, Toy Specialists, Grocery, and Department Stores which defines, develops and delivers the strategy of activation of our wholefranchises’portfolio into the distribution channels engagement.

Do youhavewhat it takes?

  • In-depth relevant Trade Marketing experience within FMCG or premium consumer brand

  • Deep understanding of omnichannel Trade Marketing and ability to connect critical metrics with overall marketing and business objectives

  • Proven people leadership experience, witha track recordof building, developing and inspiring high-performing teams commercial savvy, strong shopper first thinking, deep functionalexpertisein Trade Marketing (omnichannel) as well as the retail-landscape

  • Strong strategic and multidisciplinary end to end thinking and ability of translating strategy into local priorities for Trade Marketing

  • Relationship builder and collaborator with a strong ability to influence, gain trust quickly. A strong collaborator across functions and hierarchies that steer a wide range of collaborators internally and externally

  • Experience in budget management and strategic prioritization aligned to business needs

  • Confirmed ability to build and cultivate strong relationships with key retail partners, acting as a trusted and strategic partner

  • Strong businessproficiencyin English both written and spoken as well as fluent in Spanish

  • Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office per week, 2 days from home

Join the global LEGO® family!

What’sin it for you? Here are some of what to expect:

  • Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

  • Insurances– All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

  • Wellness – We want you to be your best self, soyou’llhave access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives andprogrammesrun by local teams where you are based

  • Colleague Discount – We knowyou'lllove to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

  • Bonus – We do ourbest workto succeed together. When goals are reached,you’llbe rewarded through our global bonus scheme.

  • Your workplace – Our offices will be your primary workplace with flexibility to work from home during your working week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of our hybrid work model, roleeligibilityand frequency with you.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity,creativityand imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued, and they belong.

The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g., race,colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with childrenare required totake part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Build your career brick by brick at the LEGO Group.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.

the LEGO Group

About the LEGO Group

We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”.

We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day.

Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world.

These places are home to 31,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide.

A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Billund, DK
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
lego.com
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