Trade Marketing Specialist Poland

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.

At ColumbiaSportswearwereas passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwidewereproud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Itsperfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement we are constantly evolving

Discover a world of diversity within our team of700 across13European countries united by the common goal of elevating Columbia to the pinnacle of outdoor brands in Europe.Our omnichannel approach seamlessly integrates Columbia and Sorel brands engaging in-store and online experiences.

Nestled at the heart of the Alps in Geneva Switzerland our European headquarters hosts the Executive Committee go-to-market functions and Planning and Logistics Schiltigheim near Strasbourg our shared services center thrives with over 100 professionals managing Finance and Operations/Customer Service. Our distribution center in Cambrai ensures swift delivery to customers while our35Columbia stores adorn major European outlet centers.Finally the Sales and Trade Marketing teams are displayed in3regions across Europe close to their customers and markets.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As our Trade Marketing Specialist in Poland you will join our European Marketing team and report to the Trade Marketing Manager based in the Czech a context ofstrong growthin Poland with new partner stores outletexpansionand e-commerce development your role will be key in strengthening our local execution and building a more impactful presence on the ground.

You willoperateat the intersection of salesretailand marketing working closely with local Sales teams key wholesaleaccountsand internal stakeholders across Europe. Your responsibility will be to translate global plans into relevant well-executed local activations.

This is astronglyexecution-focused role. You will be directly involved in bringing campaigns and store activations to life in the market rather than defining global brand strategy.

A key part of your role will also be to support the expansion of our partner store network contributing to new store openings from early planning stages to full launch execution.

You will act as the go-to marketing contact for Poland bringing local insights ensuring languageaccuracyand helping the brand connect more effectively with the local market.

HOW YOULL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

• Plancoordinateandexecute trade marketing campaigns across wholesale accounts and partner stores in line with brand guidelines and marketing calendar

• Take ownership of partner store openings from early planning to launch:

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners

• Contribute to store layout visualmerchandisingand in-store assets

• Build and execute 360 opening plans (social media events influencers local activations)

• Act as the go-to person for the Polish market:

• Bring local insights to brand marketingPRand influencer activations

• Ensure language accuracy and cultural relevance of marketing content

• Work closely withlocalsales teamduring sell-in seasontosupport marketing strategy of the brand with wholesale accounts

• Build strong relationships with key accounts and support their marketing activations

• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders (Sales Marketing Retail partners) and ensure alignment

• Participate in local events and activations to strengthen brand visibility on the ground

• Use available data and insights to support decisions and improve execution

YOU ARE

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving environment where priorities can shift

• Able to manage multiple projects end-to-end witha strong senseof ownership

• At ease navigating between different stakeholders with the ability to challenge when needed whilemaintainingstrong relationships

• Hands-on and pragmatic you enjoy being close to execution not only strategy

• Curious about the markettrendsand consumerbehaviourin Poland

• Structured and able to bring clarity and consistency to your projects

• Independent while knowing when to align and ask for support

YOU HAVE

• Around 23 years of experience in trade marketing retail marketing in-storemarketingor a related field

• Experience in sportswear outdoor fashion or retail environments is a strong plus

• A good understanding of how retail and wholesale environments operate

• Solid project management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

• A pragmatic data-informed mindset (comfortable using data to support decisions basic Excel skills expected)

• Fluency in Polish and English

• Willingness to travel regularly across Poland

• Ideally based in Warsaw or within commuting distance

PERKS & BENEFITS

Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

A monthly Learning Hour for trainingdiscoveryand learning

Unlock your potential: access to in-house training courses (feedback leadership Insights...)

DEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes

ABOUT THE CULTURE

• At Columbia Sportswearwe value an inclusive and open culture that emphasizes the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels which creates a cohesive and supportive work environment.

• Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand finding motivation in being part of an organization dedicated to activities they are passionate about. This dedication reflects our commitment to building a team that takes pride in our products and values.

• We offer the opportunity to workforaUS-based company within a multicultural environment where your job has an impact across differentcountries.

• Our Always Be Learning culture of continuous learning enables our employees to identify and develop skills that will enable them to continue to grow within the company.

• Unlock Your Potential is the spirit that characterizes our vision of employees development: to offer them opportunities to grow in their job in their team or even to change jobs completely.We grow our people to grow our business.

To learn more about us and our culture visit ourpage on Welcome To The Jungle: THE HIRING PROCESS

1 Readyto unlock your potential atColumbia Sportswear Company Apply now to help us connect active people with their passion!The hiring team will review your application in the following weeks.

2Ifyour application is selected:a30-45mnintroductoryinterviewwith ourTalent Acquisition Teamto talk about yourself your motivations and the role

3 Interview withthe hiring manager(online)

4Interview within our showroom in Warsaw includingcase study presentation

5Final interview with Marketing Director & HR

6Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: weare thrilled to extend you an offer!