Marketing Manager Austria

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

We are looking for a Marketing Manager to lead our marketing strategy and execution across Austria + Slovakia and Hungary. In this role, you will design and implement local marketing plans in close alignment with our global and EMEA brand directions, ensuring a seamless omnichannel consumer experience and strong brand presence across all channels.

As Marketing Manager, You Will:

• Ensure best-in-class consumer experience across the cluster, in line with Salomon’s brand vision.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor the local marketing plan aligned with global and regional strategies.
• Lead, coach and inspire the local marketing team while managing budgets.
• Execute impactful D2C activations and deliver consistent omnichannel brand experiences.
• Build and implement Joint Trade Marketing plans with wholesale partners to ensure strong brand visibility.
• Represent the brand at local events, Epicenters, federations and institutions.
• Lead local sustainability initiatives, including carbon footprint reduction and consumer education programs.
• Be the key marketing point of contact for local Key Accounts, Premium Partners and HQ Retail.
• Deliver compelling customer presentations and co-develop local customer plans with Sales.
• Own and track local Joint Marketing Plans.

Representation & collaboration with EMEA/Global teams:

• Act as the voice of the local markets within the EMEA and global brand organizations.
• Translate market needs into actionable regional requirements.
• Report KPIs, performance and local insights to the EMEA Marketing Director.
• Share best practices across the EMEA marketing community.

Qualifications

You are a strategic and hands-on marketing leader with strong omnichannel expertise. You know how to turn global brand strategy into locally relevant execution, and you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in marketing and communication, ideally in the sporting goods, fashion or lifestyle industries.
• Strong expertise in B2B, D2C and retail/etailer environments.
• Experience leading teams and proven track record of coaching and motivating people.
• Excellent client presentation skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English & German.
• Strong planning, analytical and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of the sporting goods market and consumer trends.

Additional Information

Permanent Contract.

Located in Grödig (Austria). 

Ready to elevate Salomon’s brand presence in Austria, Slovakia and Hungary? Apply now and be part of the adventure.