Trade Marketing Communications Associate

Cosmos Sport SA, member of JD Sports Fashion Plc, founded in September of 1982. First store opened in Heraklion-Crete and since then the network expanded 90 further physical stores in Greece & Cyprus, 6 retail brands (JD Sports, Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Sports Factory,Slamdunk, Rundome) 9 on-line shops and thousands of happy customers in Greece and Cyprus. Cosmos Sport is a constantly growing omnichannel company with a strong passion for sportswear, street style and limited items. Our team consists of 1500+ highly skilled, self-motivated young people, who love sports and have a passion for innovation! We are proud that Cosmossport.gr is now the No1 on-line store in the industry also selling abroad, having been awarded for 7 consecutive years as the best online sports shop in the country in e-volution Awards. We are excited being a preferred partner for global brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok in the SEE.

We are looking for a Trade Marketing Communications Associate based in our offices in Athens – Agia Paraskevi who will work with the Trade Marketing Executive and the Marketing team to ensure the successful execution of trade marketing practices through innovative initiatives and campaigns. This will involve strong communication with internal & external key stakeholders and the creation of compelling in-store activities enhancing Cosmos retail brands’ visibility.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal teams, including retail staff, warehouse & operation teams, procurement & sponsorship department and CSR.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and agencies.
• Execute Trade Marketing promotional activities for all Cosmos retail banners in Greece & Cyprus and assist with the development of Trade Marketing materials and Trade communications.
• Maintain & upgrade existing stores to elevate store atmospherics, digital signages, store zoning & POP material to maximize customer experience.
• Assist on the execution of new concepts & innovative solutions regarding store design for network expansion.
• Support the briefing process for the upcoming brand campaigns & trade activations to external parties (creative agencies, supporting partners etc.).
• Assist on the design of point-of-sale materials, displays and signages that align with brand image.
• Support the coordination of sports events & sponsorships of athletes / teams.
• Execute marketing activities (e.g., consumer promotional activities, store opening events, trade shows etc.).
• Support the development of new Trade Marketing materials & Omni Channel Activities.
• Coordinate with retail partners to optimize in-store branding to drive sales and brand visibility.
• Analyze and report the performance of Trade Marketing campaigns assessing their effectiveness and profitability.
• Monitor market trends and competitors’ activities, adapting practices as needed to optimize efficiency.
• Work closely with other departments (Retail, Commercial, Graphic Designers etc.) and build strong relationships with key trade partners.
• Participate in a big variety of MEDIA, PR & Corporate related events.
• Be involved in ad-hoc Marketing Projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluent in Greek & English.
• Thorough knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational skills – ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills to reach actionable conclusions.
• Team player attitude with and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Understanding of the sporting goods industry, retail dynamics and market trends is considered a plus.

Benefits

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive compensation package
• Career development opportunities & education programs
• Up to 75% discount at the European University of Cyprus (face-to-face or online attendance)
• Flexibility to work remotely 2 days /week
• One day off, part of our "parents’ day off" program
• Flexitime for working parents: Open Work from Home Anytime- Anywhere you need
• Generous employee discount in all our brands (JD Sports, Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Slamdunk, Sportsfactory, Rundome)
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of Cosmos Sport team means a lot to us! We offer a variety of 100+ cool extras link here!

At Cosmos Sport, we are committed to providing a great place to work for all of our people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientations, genders, or disability.