Trade Marketing Manager

Sound made by Sennheiser - For more than 80 years, we are among the world’s leading manufacturers of audio products, building the future of audio. We are proud of our finely engineered microphones and audio solutions that connect people and create remarkable sound experiences - whether in the studio, conference room, or on stage.

For us, the audio industry is one of the most exciting to work in. In our global family business, you can expect not only a unique team where we trust, value and support each other, but also the opportunity to make your own significant contribution to our collective progress.

A unique opportunity to work with one of the leading Audio brands in the World!

We are seeking a motivated and savvy Trade Marketing Manager passionate about sound, music & tech to manage our regional Marketing Activities in a fast-paced work environment.

In your new role as the Trade Marketing Manager BeNeLux France for the Pro Audio division, under a general supervision working with Manager of Trade Marketing EMEA, you will assist our retailers, rental companies and distributors with their marketing strategy, including message development, marketing materials, and brand awareness. You will work with an international team of marketers and sales professionals to assist in rolling out strategies to generate interest in these products, through a mix of tradeshows, events and demand-generating actions to drive sales for Sennheiser Pro Audio Business Unit & Neumann in the region.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assistance in Strategy formulation
• Market Research and Analysis & Competition Tracking
• Supporting Market and New Business Development
• Working closely with the Sales Department and supporting them
• Marketing Initiatives Implementation
• Alliances for Marketing initiatives
• Vendor Management and Relations
• Budget & Budget Tracking

Your profile

• you are qualified to degree level, in Business Management / Marketing / Public Relations / Advertising field
• you have previous experience (3+ years) in the Trade/Channel Marketing or similar role
• you have an in depth experience in Marketing in similar industry (preferably Professional Audio)
• you speak and write English, French and/or Dutch fluently
• you live in Brussels, Paris or Amsterdam area
• you have a great attitude, communication and relationship-building skills, as you will work with various people across the whole business and external agencies
• you have excellent abilities to strategically cultivate and develop existing Reseller relationships
• you have successfully supported and managed the demands and expectations of an ambitious sales team
• you have excellent budget management experience, especially with dealer marketing funds (COOP)
• you can oversee tradeshow and event execution
• you have experience and knowledge of a broad marketing mix, and know how to execute push and pull channel marketing activities, with a particular focus on digital and ecommerce tactics
• you have knowledge of sales and marketing tools, including CRM, BI, and marketing automation

Your attitude is one of your most important assets.

Your benefits

• a great multinational and multicultural team with international colleagues, who are looking forward to working with you
• diverse tasks, independent work and exciting projects
• a modern and varied working environment within a family-owned company
• the option of flexible/ mobile work for a good work-life balance
• personal and professional development opportunities

Concert, lecture, music streaming, film, meeting, sound recording in the studio - the audio world is colorful and diverse. And so are we at Sennheiser! We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, orientation, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability and age.

Do you recognize yourself in the profile and excited to join the team?

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact me at ilona.derijke@sennheiser.com.