Introduction
The Brand Coordinator Soft Goods will facilitate communication between Sales, Marketing, Product teams, and Customers/Consumers to contribute to successful go-to-market plans.
Contract type : Temporary 1 year, with the possibility of permanence
Location : Pero (near Milano)
The Challenge
Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing the Shimano and Pearl Izumi brands (Clothing & Shoes) in the Italian market.
Your main tasks will include:
* Achieving targeted volume and margin levels based on the planned activities.
* Planning promotional and commercial activities.
* Communicating actively with brand producers to obtain necessary information.
* Preparing product offers regarding assortment, prices, and margins.
* Managing samples, catalogs, and price lists to prepare the collection for sale.
* Initiating meetings with key decision-makers within the company.
* Preparing materials for sales representatives, retailers, and consumers.
* Organizing product presentations and training sessions for sales reps, retail customers, and consumers.
* Analyzing competitors to understand category competitive conditions.
What are we looking for?
* A completed Bachelor-level commercial education.
* At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within an international setting.
* Affinity with the bike market or clothing industry is a plus.
* Excellent intercultural communication skills, an analytical and practical mindset, proactive and goal-oriented approach.
* Customer-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently.
* Willing to travel regularly throughout Italy and Europe.
* Excellent English skills, both verbal and written.
* Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Competencies:
* Monitoring customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations.
* Open to learning and embracing new challenges.
* Persuasive communication skills to convince others of your ideas and plans.
* Ability to filter information and provide reports or advice on key issues.
* Building and maintaining a network of relationships to gather information and benefit Shimano.
* Accuracy and punctuality.
* Goal-oriented with the ability to set and achieve challenging targets.
* Proactive, proposing improvements based on detected opportunities.
What do we offer?
Shimano and its subsidiaries provide a friendly, informal working environment with colleagues who collaborate well and take pride in their work. We offer the opportunity to work in a responsible, challenging role within a dynamic, international, and ambitious environment. We focus on team achievement to succeed together.
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