Trade Marketing Coordinator

Position Overview

The Armani Group is a leading company in the fashion and luxury sector with over 8,000 employees globally. With core brands including Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange, the group blends Italian heritage with a cosmopolitan vision. In this role, you will assist the Trade Marketing Manager across all Giorgio Armani brands in the UK market to deliver annual marketing plans across both Wholesale and Retail channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the marketing manager in the implementation of the marketing plan across Wholesale and Retail stores in line with brand strategy.
• Undertaking customer research to understand target consumers and brand perceptions for effective brand development and communications.
• Supporting the marketing manager in pitching new ideas on tools, assets, and event formats to the HQ Trade Marketing Team.
• Assisting the marketing team in day-to-day tasks.
• Planning marketing activities with all wholesale clients covering events, POS, POP, CRM, promotions, and advertising.
• Managing the delivery of marketing materials to all wholesale partners at the beginning and throughout each season.
• Pitching new ideas for seasonal wholesale campaigns and events.
• Ensuring the brand is represented correctly with all wholesale distributors.
• Supporting the organisation of in-store events through:
  • Customer contact strategy
  • Customer target definition
  • Event communication to store teams
  • Event execution
  • Event follow-up
  • Internal post-event reporting
  • Production of promotional materials
• Supporting targeted client events (including special projects and new store openings) on:
  • Event concept development
  • Event execution
  • Production of promotional materials
• Working in collaboration with the PR, VIP, and CRM teams across all projects and supporting the wider team where needed.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• A strong understanding of and interest in the industry, current trends, and competitors

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Generous employee discounton all Giorgio Armani products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- access to medical and mental health support services
• Exciting career development opportunities within a global luxury fashion brand
• Vibrant and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and personal growth
• Hybrid working policy