Trade Marketing & Events/Fairs Manager (all genders)
Want your story to be part of our story?
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.
Trade Marketing & Events/Fairs Manager (all genders)
Please note that this position is based in Munich and follows our hybrid working model. Relocation support is not offered.
The following adventures await you at Schleich:
- Secondary Placement, Displays & POS
- You will develop, implement and optimise concepts for secondary placements, displays and POS materials to maximise the visibility of our brands and products and support our sales targets.
- You will oversee the development and execution of these concepts from the briefing stage through to implementation, working closely with Marketing, Sales, agencies and other partners.
- Trade Fairs, Events & Product Previews
- You will plan and manage national and international trade fairs, events and product previews, from concept through to execution.
- You will ensure a compelling presentation of our brands, products and new releases, and coordinate all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Flagship Stores & Retail Concepts
- You will develop flagship stores and other retail concepts, translating our brand and shopper marketing strategy into inspiring physical brand experiences.
- You will manage the entire development process from concept to implementation and ensure compliance with our brand guidelines and commercial objectives.
- Operational & commercial management
- You will be responsible for the operational implementation of secondary placements, displays, trade fair and retail projects, including production, logistics and implementation.
- You will be responsible for budget planning and control, as well as the creation and management of relevant materials and workflows in SAP.
- Leadership, Collaboration & Optimisation
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- You will lead and develop a team member, set clear priorities and encourage independent and responsible working.
- You ensure cross-departmental collaboration, present concepts and results to relevant stakeholders and actively drive decision-making.
- You analyse the performance of our activities, identify optimisation measures and incorporate relevant retail, shopper and trade fair trends into the further development of our concepts.
Your story so far:
- You hold a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management or a comparable field.
- You have several years’ professional experience in trade marketing, shopper marketing, POS, merchandising, displays or similar roles, and have experience in the design and implementation of secondary placements and POS materials.
- Ideally, you have experience in developing retail concepts, flagship stores, showrooms or other physical brand experiences, and a keen understanding of brands, shoppers, retail design and the effective presentation of products at the POS.
- You have experience in planning and managing trade fairs, events or similar customer functions, and possess a good understanding of different retail formats and shopper requirements.
- You have strong project management skills and are accustomed to managing multiple projects, timelines and stakeholders simultaneously.
- You work in a structured, independent and solution-oriented manner, combining strategic thinking with a strong hands-on approach, and communicate confidently with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- You already have some leadership experience or possess the motivation and ability to support the professional and personal development of colleagues.
- You have a very good command of German and English.
No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:
- Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
- Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
- We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
- Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
- Appetising. You will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month
- Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a company pension scheme
- You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
- Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
- Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful office in Munich
- And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours
Would you like to play a part in our story?
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Anna Sophia will be glad to assist you further: anna.ismair@schleich-s.com
