Job Specifications
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
Are you looking for an apprenticeship where you can contribute to global brand projects in an international environment?
Are you passionate about marketing, retail experience and brand activation?
Do you enjoy coordinating projects, collaborating with multiple teams and ensuring strong brand consistency across markets?
Then don’t wait any longer and join us as our future Global Retail Brand Junior (Apprenticeship) H/F
As part of the Global Retail Experience team, you will contribute to strengthening brand consistency and supporting the execution of global retail marketing initiatives across Salomon Brandstores and Wholesale partners.
Your main missions:
Retail Marketing Animation (Brandstores & Wholesale)
Assist in the rollout of global retail campaigns (seasonal programs, monthly campaigns, product launches)
Contribute to the creation of retail guidelines for Performance & Sportstyle monthly campaigns as well as seasonal retail guidelines
Support regional teams in the correct implementation of retail marketing tools
Ensure alignment between global brand strategy and in-store executions
Retail Activation (Events & Digital)
Participate in the development and rollout of global retail activations, including events, consumer experiences and digital activations
Support the creation of Performance & Sportstyle activation guidelines
Monitor activation adoption across regions and collect KPI insights from regional teams
Contribute to improving engagement and visibility in retail environments
Global Coordination & Reporting
Gather information from EMEA / APAC / LATAM / China retail teams regarding campaign executions and activations
Consolidate regional data and highlight global brand consistency across markets
Support seasonal reports, campaign reviews and performance tracking for retail marketing initiatives
Local Execution – Salomon Store Annecy
Assist with the implementation of retail activations in the Salomon Annecy store
Coordinate with store teams to ensure proper execution of marketing tools and brand guidelines
Salomon Sale Launch (SSL) – Coordination & Execution
You will support the team in managing the full preparation and execution of the Salomon Sale Launch (SSL), including:
Briefing creative agencies for the 3D modeling and design of window setups and showroom layouts
Briefing production agencies and monitoring the development, production and delivery of all SSL materials
Coordinating with Product teams and Brand Creative teams to ensure consistency of messaging, product selection and creative alignment
Following the project timeline and tracking overall execution quality
What this apprenticeship will bring you
A rich and hands-on experience within an international marketing environment
Exposure to global retail strategy and brand activation across multiple markets
Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Retail, Product, Creative, Regions)
Development of project management, coordination and analytical skills
Understanding of retail marketing execution in both Brandstores and Wholesale networks
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Business School, Marketing, Communication, Retail or a related field.
Experience: A first experience in event management, sales, retail, or digital/360° marketing (internship or apprenticeship) is a plus.
Languages:
Fluent English is mandatory, both written and spoken, as you will collaborate with international teams.
Technical skills:
Strong command of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel
Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign) is appreciated
Interest in visual merchandising, retail marketing tools and brand activation
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