International Trade Marketing Manager (m/f/d) - Temporary parental leave cover in Ahrensburg

We are pioneers. We are committed to creating a regenerative way of doing business. This is our corporate purpose, giving deeper meaning to our existence as the edding Group.
Our corporate values, namely pioneering spirit, empowerment, authenticity, and responsible collaboration, are an integral part of our culture and fundamental to achieving our corporate purpose. They influence every aspect of our business, from our brands and products to our business relationships and the way we work together across the edding Group.
Our brands are our most valuable asset, and we strive to place them at the centre of our thinking, actions, and decision-making. We are fully committed to developing our brands sustainably and achieving our vision of becoming a regenerative company.

• Strategic responsibilities: Support and implementation of a coherent international trade marketing strategy that promotes profitable growth in all markets and ensures that all activities are aligned with edding's long-term goals.
• Operational Responsibilities: Develop and manage international promotions, marketing campaigns, and POS placements for our customers, and are responsible for creating the corresponding sales materials. In addition, you support and coordinate the local adaptation of marketing initiatives.
• Team Management & Collaboration: Collaborate closely with local teams to guide the execution of trade marketing initiatives, providing strategic direction and support as needed.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Act as the key contact for subsidiaries and international teams to ensure effective cross‑functional collaboration across sales, marketing, and brand management, fostering alignment and sharing best practices to enhance overall business performance.
• Market Monitoring & Analysis: Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis, in alignment with the Consumer Centricity department, to identify trends that inform strategic decision-making
• Sales Collaboration: Work closely with sales and key account teams to support daily operations and align marketing with sales objectives, ensuring strong collaboration between sales and trade marketing to drive cohesive business growth and optimize customer engagement activations.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field (master's degree preferred)
• Several years of experience in marketing roles, with a focus on trade marketing
• Experience in data analysis and campaign optimization
• Profi ciency in English required; additional languages advantageous
• Strong technical and analytical skills with experience in data analysis and campaign optimization.
• Strong trade‑marketing expertise with deep knowledge of sales channels and market dynamics in the office‑supplies and creative sectors, combined with the ability to adapt global strategies to local markets and lead cross‑channel trademarketing initiatives.
• Profi ciency in CRM systems and data analysis tools to track marketing performance and optimizecampaigns
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders, paired with excellent problem‑solving and project‑management capabilities essential for leading projects.

• A profit-for-profit company driven by the desire to focus on ecological and social sustainability and make a positive contribution to society.
• An appreciative, diverse, innovative, and open corporate culture, with a friendly, informal atmosphere, regular events, and community days.
• Flat hierarchies and varied, responsible tasks with individual scope for decision-making.
• A motivated team with strong cohesion in an international environment.
• Extensive personal and professional online and offline training opportunities.
• Healthcare offerings and JobRad leasing.
• Subsidy for public transport/Germany ticket.
• 30 days of vacation, capital-forming benefits, and a company pension plan.
• First-class reputation and high brand awareness.

Become part of a team that is consistently pursuing the path to proving that every company can make a contribution to a world worth living in in the future.