SPORTSTYLE MARKETING INTERNSHIP, PUMA (closed)

Reports To: Sportstyle Account Marketing Manager UK&I

THE ROLE

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

Overview: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of a broad range of Marketing activity for the PUMA Sportstyle Trade and Brand function in the UK&I. Working cross-functionally with multiple depts in the business (such as Sales, Merch, Accounts and external agencies), this role will see exposure to a variety of disciplines including but not limited to; retailer account support, product seeding and gifting, event support, office administration, influencer management and content creation. This is a 12-month placement due to start in Summer 2024.

The opportunity is based in central London and is offered with a salary of £23,000p.a.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the smooth management of the Sportstyle marketing department, servicing requests for the team as directed by the Sportstyle Account Marketing Manager and Brand Marketing Manager.

• To support with general retailer account management across key wholesale partners. • To support Brand management and communication activity, alongside the retained PR agency.

• Develop high performing relationships with internal functions (such as Sales, Merchandising), retailer accounts, ambassadors & external agencies.

• Assist in the delivery of events and activations, physical and digital.

• Manage administrative responsibilities across the Sportstyle team (e.g. supporting with internal team comms, organising meetings, reports, updating documents and presentations, invoices, office/ stock room housekeeping).

• Own the distribution of Global communications to all retailer account contacts.

• Manage monthly competitive research and circulation of findings, including undertaking store visits.

• Assist with seasonal updates including Marketing overviews, product launch road maps, sell-in documents, campaign evaluations and analysis.

• Process product orders for Marketing activity such as photo shoots, seeding, staff uniform. Skills Profile:

• An excellent level of planning and organising skills

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills

• Personable; able to successfully build relationships both internally and external to the business • Team player- understanding of workload and able to prioritise. Able to work independently and collaboratively

• Creative and culturally aware

• Confident, assertive, and hard working with excellent communication skills

• Commercially aware, possessing a good knowledge of the sportswear/ streetwear/ fashion, music and entertainment landscapes and trends.

• Well-developed problem-solving skills, able to use initiative in ambiguous and pressured situations. • Knowledge and experiences of social media and digital channels.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Social Media platforms.

• Excellent written & spoken English.

• A strong desire to make a difference for a global market leader.