Marketing Associate, Retail Production (Maternity Cover 1 year)

The company seeks a Marketing Associate for Retail Production on a one-year maternity cover. The role manages retail marketing campaigns, production processes, and vendor coordination across the EMEA region.

This position acts as the central coordinator for retail marketing initiatives, guiding campaigns from initial launch through final in-store implementation. The associate serves as the primary liaison for executing marketing strategies and managing custom retail projects within the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Handle retail marketing duties such as window displays, point-of-sale materials, store ambiance, promotional graphics, and special assignments.
• Supervise the production stage to guarantee that all materials arrive on schedule and within financial limits.
• Create briefs for seasonal assets targeting the EMEA market and assist with visual merchandising standards.
• Evaluate prototype phases with an emphasis on cost efficiency and sustainable options.
• Draft order forms and oversee artwork production for campaign rollouts.
• Track production workflows, paying close attention to deadlines, expenses, and eco-friendly practices.
• Deliver monthly newsletters summarizing window and point-of-sale activities.
• Manage the Managed Creative Environment budget and ensure accurate invoicing procedures.
• Keep budget spreadsheets current and submit regular project status reports.
• Liaise with outside agencies and suppliers to ensure seasonal campaigns launch on time and stay within budget.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Design, Architecture, or Marketing.
• Possess 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, production workflows, tender procedures, purchasing, creative development, trade marketing, visual communication, or visual merchandising.
• Have prior experience collaborating with external vendors and agencies, ideally within the branded apparel or footwear sector.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, particularly regarding production, tenders, and purchasing.
• Show creative and technical design proficiency, with competence in visual presentations and packages.
• Maintain a solid understanding of premium retail brand environments.
• Exhibit excellent communication abilities and the capacity to work autonomously.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Be proficient in Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel), Keynote, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Display strong problem-solving skills and organizational capabilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to have

• Experience in digital and brand marketing.
• Knowledge of an additional European language.

What the company offers

• Work with renowned lifestyle brands.
• Join a diverse, multinational organization to advance your career.
• Experience an international and challenging work environment.
• Access an on-site gym with health and wellness programs.
• Receive a 50% discount on all VF brand products.
• Enjoy a subsidized canteen and break-out areas with complimentary hot beverages.

About the company

VF Corporation stands as one of the globe's leading apparel, footwear, and accessories manufacturers. The organization is dedicated to promoting sustainable and active lifestyles to improve lives and protect the planet. It cultivates a workplace culture rooted in respect, connection, openness, and authenticity.

• Be part of iconic lifestyle brands.
• Join a multi brand and multi countries organization to drive career forward.
• International and challenging working culture.
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives.
• Discount 50% on all VF brands.
• Subsidized canteen as well as break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks.