Senior Trade Marketing Manager (8 months)

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Senior Trade Marketing Manager for an 8 month maternity cover to lead and oversee our France and Benelux Trade Marketing operations.

The position is based in our Paris office hybrid 3 days in the office.

Prospective start date: Jan 2026

Overview

You will play a critical role in shaping our go-to-market strategy working cross-functionally to deliver compelling shopper experience and drive growth across all retail channels in France.

Here are some of the EXCITING things youll get to do:

• Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing team of 6 working closely with Sales to align on and execute joint business plans that drive revenue and market share.

• Strategic Planning: Build and execute a comprehensive Trade Marketing plan tailored to the French market aligned with the overarching UK and EU marketing strategies.

• Retailer Collaboration: Own and drive Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with key French retail partners.

• Go-to-Market Execution: Plan and implement launch strategies in-store activations and online campaigns aligned with SharkNinjas brand positioning.

• Consumer Engagement: Develop creative and localized campaigns to increase product awareness engagement and in-store/online conversions.

• Events & Trade Shows: Identify plan and execute participation in relevant trade shows and retailer events that support revenue objectives.

• Point of Sale Optimization: Evaluate current POS tools and implement improvements; define and monitor key success metrics (e.g. NPS DAS).

• Digital Retail Strategy: Lead the strategy and execution of Brand Shops and digital merchandising across e-retailer platforms.

• Retail Data Management: Ensure accurate and timely product data is provided to retail partners for listings and online experiences.

• Budget Ownership: Manage retailer coop budgets to support trade marketing initiatives and maximize ROI in collaboration with retail partners.

Key Attributes & Skills:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in Trade Marketing ideally within the consumer goods or retail sector including experience leading a team.

• Leadership: Proven track record of managing mentoring and motivating teams toward shared goals.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving environment. Agile mindset with the ability to pivot quickly.

• Communication: Strong written verbal and presentation skills fluent in both French and English.

• Collaboration: Excellent stakeholder management skills; ability to work cross-functionally with Sales Marketing and Product teams.

• Creativity & Innovation: Passion for finding creative ways to drive consumer engagement and sales.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proactive and self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability.

• Global Perspective: Experience working in a global matrix structure is a plus