Trade Marketing Manager - France & Southern Europe

WHOOP
GB
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level trade marketing professionals with regional expertise in France/Southern Europe and fluency in French, working in healthtech or consumer electronics.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in trade marketing for healthtech or premium consumer goods.
    — “5+ years of experience in trade marketing, or retail marketing, ideally within the healthtech, consumer electronics, or premium consumer goods space.
  • Professionals adept at localizing global marketing strategies for regional markets.
    — “Localise global marketing initiatives and assets to align with regional market trends, cultural nuances, and retail partner needs.
  • Individuals with experience managing high-value accounts and fostering strong retail relationships.
    — “This role requires a proven track record in managing high-value accounts, fostering strong relationships, and delivering on targets.

Things to consider

  • Requires ability to travel up to 50% across France and Southern Europe.
    — “Ability to travel freely (up to 50%), across France & Southern Europe and visits to WHOOP HQ in Boston, MA.
  • Applicants must currently reside in the UK.
    — “Applicant must reside in UK

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of omnichannel campaign successes in retail settings.
    — “Proven ability to execute high-quality omni-channel campaigns across in-store and online activations.
  • Demonstrate fluency in Spanish or Portuguese if applicable.
    — “Additional languages (Spanish or Portuguese) are a bonus - please reference them in your application.
  • Showcase data-driven optimization of past trade marketing initiatives.
    — “Use data to analysis campaign performance and optimise for future success
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • drive awareness and acquisition
  • align with regional market trends
  • optimize partner pipelines
Typical background
trade marketingretail marketingdata analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Trade MarketingRetail MarketingOmnichannel MarketingPoint-of-sale MaterialsTraining InitiativesData Analysis

Preferred

Ai IntegrationVisual Merchandising

Stack & domain

Trade MarketingRetail MarketingMarketing StrategySalesVisual MerchandisingCreativeApparel & AccessoriesData AnalysisEvent PlanningBudget ManagementVendor ManagementStrategic PlanningExecutionCross-functional CollaborationRelationship BuildingCommunicationNegotiationTravelAdaptabilityProblem SolvingCustomer EngagementRetailMarketing

About the role

Original posting from WHOOP via Ashby

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

We are seeking an experienced Trade Marketing Manager to drive and scale WHOOP’s retail marketing initiatives in third party retail across the France / Southern Europe region. Reporting to the EU Trade Marketing Lead, this role is pivotal in shaping WHOOP’s physical and digital retail footprint. You’ll lead the planning, design, execution, and performance analysis of in-store and online marketing initiatives, ensuring a seamless and impactful brand experience across all retail channels.

This role requires a proven track record in managing high-value accounts, fostering strong relationships, and delivering on targets. Experience in delivering cohesive marketing strategies to drive sell-through in retail and via distribution partners, to support the growth of WHOOP’s regional brand presence.

You will work cross-functionally with teams such as Sales, Brand Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Creative and Apparel & Accessories to develop impactful campaigns, equip partners with the right tools, and ensure that WHOOP is effectively represented in all trade channels. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on both strategic planning and hands-on execution, with a strong grasp of regional market trends and customer preferences, ready to make a lasting impact in a fast-growing, dynamic market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • Develop and execute omnichannel trade marketing plans to drive awareness, acquisition, and engagement through retail and distribution channels in France / Southern Europe.
  • Localise global marketing initiatives and assets to align with regional market trends, cultural nuances, and retail partner needs, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints.
  • Work alongside retailer marketing & commercial teams to enhance WHOOP brand positioning across France / Southern Europe. 
  • Brief, create and deploy effective point-of-sale (POS) materials, in-store displays, ATL and digital activation across social, CRM and online platforms.
  • Develop and manage training initiatives for retail associates to boost product knowledge and customer engagement.
  • Use data to analysis campaign performance and optimise for future success
  • Plan and execute trade and retail events—including partner activations, experiential pop-ups and trade initiatives to enhance brand visibility, drive sell-through, and support product launches across the region.
  • Monitor account and activity performance, leveraging sales and market insights to inform trade marketing strategies, optimize partner pipelines, and maximize ROI across omni-channel efforts.
  • Manage budgets and external vendors to ensure efficient and high-quality execution of marketing campaigns and activations.
  • Work with EU Trade Marketing Lead to assess European market trends, competitor positioning, pricing trends, and customer needs to deliver actionable insights that shape retailer pipelines and marketing strategies.
  • Partner with Sales, Brand Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Creative teams to build and deliver integrated campaigns, promotional plans, and training initiatives that elevate WHOOP’s in-store and digital presence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with regional clusters to drive alignment across operations, marketing, product, and finance and ultimate commercial success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • Fluent in both French and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication is essential. Additional languages (Spanish or Portuguese) are a bonus - please reference them in your application.
  • 5+ years of experience in trade marketing, or retail marketing, ideally within the healthtech, consumer electronics, or premium consumer goods space.
  • Experience with distributor and third party retail partner relationships in France / Southern Europe , including support for in-store activations and events.
  • Deep understanding of the French / Southern Europe region with proven experience adapting marketing strategies to local market dynamics and consumer behaviors.
  • Proven ability to execute high-quality omni-channel campaigns across in-store and online activations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong cross-functional and geographical collaboration skills as well as excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building with key stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel freely (up to 50%), across France & Southern Europe and visits to WHOOP HQ in Boston, MA.
  • Applicant must reside in UK

This role is based in remotely. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the UK or Ireland and be prepared to work from the designated office location as required for the role.

Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply. At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At WHOOP, compensation is determined using a global role-leveling framework and objective criteria including role scope, skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. We are committed to fair, equitable, and transparent pay practices that support consistency, internal equity, and career growth across the organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position is €77,000 - €116,000 (if Ireland based ) & £68,000 - £102,000 (if UK based) gross annually. Compensation ranges are established using local market data and benchmarking insights and may vary by geographic location.

Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and the requirements of the role. Eligible employees will also receive access to locally applicable benefits programs.

We regularly review our compensation practices to ensure they remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with evolving market conditions and regulatory requirements.

Source: WHOOP careers (Ashby)

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