POSITION: JUNIOR TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: MARKETING LOCATION: LONDON
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF MARKETING & CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and commercially astute Junior Trade Marketing Manager. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the growth and market presence of our prestigious Maison. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, a strong analytical capability, and a proven ability to translate market insights into actionable, ROI-driven trade marketing strategies to deliver target sell-out. A passion for luxury beauty and a collaborative spirit are essential.
MISSION STATEMENT
Implement the Marketing Strategy for Maison Francis Kurkdjian in the UK & Eire, with a clear focus on commercial objectives. This includes the strategic planning, implementation, and rigorous management of trade marketing plans and creative animations for the brand, ensuring all activities are driven by market insights and contribute to targeted sell-out and operating profit within budget constraints. This role is instrumental in enhancing brand desirability through commercially sound and impactful initiatives with the overarching objective to secure no.1 position within fragrance across our limited distribution.
POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION
Reports To : Head of Marketing & Client Experience
Direct Reports: Marketing Intern (shared resource with Acqua di Parma)
Head office : High Street Kensington
Hybrid working : required in office three days per week
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Key Competencies/Technical Skills
Highly Commercial: A strong ability to analyse market trends, identify commercial opportunities, and make data-driven decisions that generate strong ROI & sell-out.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships internally & externally
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
Excellent negotiation skills
Entrepreneurial spirit & Leadership/ self-starting capabilities with creative and strategic thinking skills
Strong project management experience with proven organization skills, time management skills, high level of detail orientation and ability to implement and execute multiple projects at once
Ability to influence and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with several different departments & across all levels of the organization
Outstanding presentation and communication skills (oral and written)
Profile
Graduate
Fluent in English
2 years’ experience in a marketing role
Prior experience with key retail partners preferable
Inherent interest in luxury industry and beauty
Second language (French) a plus
Good working knowledge of MS Office
(Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
At Maison Francis Kurkdjian, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and fostering a positive and dynamic workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our success.
