Puig Trade Marketing Manager
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
About Puig
Puig is a distinguished name in the luxury fashion and fragrance industry, renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. As part of a global conglomerate, Puig offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment, fostering creativity and professional growth.
Puig, a premium beauty and fashion conglomerate with 17 iconic brands and over 13,000 employees globally, seeks an experienced Trade Marketing Manager for a fixed-term maternity cover position (4 months, renewable) beginning November 2026. The role orchestrates Puig France's annual offline trade and category strategy, ensuring alignment with group brand strategy and client expectations. Based in Paris's 8th arrondissement, this position combines strategic planning, client negotiation, and 360° activation deployment across retail channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Negotiate and implement the 2027 trade animation plan for assigned retail clients, aligned with French marketing strategy and commercial objectives
- Develop assortment recommendations by brand and campaign, and manage associated budgets (GWP, PLV, incentives)
- Conceive and deploy innovative 360° activation plans in coordination with Marketing and Commercial teams
- Identify and capitalize on internal and external category opportunities to enhance brand visibility and performance
- Present activation plans to clients to negotiate additional point-of-sale visibility and prominence
- Analyze operational performance, deliver trade marketing reports, and formulate optimization recommendations for future campaigns
- Present activation strategies during national commercial seminars and team meetings
- Mentor a Trade Marketing Coordinator on transversal departmental initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of trade marketing experience
- BAC+4/5 degree or equivalent business school diploma
- Fluency in French and English (Spanish proficiency a plus)
- Proven track record of client negotiations and oral presentation skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration capabilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 4 years in trade marketing; experience in the beauty sector is advantageous.
Education
BAC+4/5 qualification or equivalent; Business School degree or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Puig fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and creativity. Employees are valued for their unique contributions and are provided with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
About Cerulean
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