Strategic

• Work closely with your colleagues in GSA Marketing, Sales, Commercial and Communications to organize & support trade marketing business for our games
• Proactively resolve business issues on a strategic and operative level with excellent communication and always in good faith with retailers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and international publishing partners

Tactical

• Act as point of contact between GSA Marketing, Commercial, Sales, Key Account Managers and partners for local trade marketing activations across Germany, Switzerland and Austria
• Serve as the primary point of contact for selective publishing partners with focus on Trade Marketing to manage and market their portfolio from launch throughout their lifecycle
• Advocate with our internal departments, partners and retailers to identify and assess potential local sales & channel marketing opportunities to expand products sales & lifecycle

Operative

• Develop, plan and execute local digital and in-store channel marketing initiatives
• Work with our partners and/or our Creative Services team to create, adapt and deliver timely assets and creatives for online and offline retailer activations
• Visit retailers and keep conversations ongoing incl. product/line-up presentations if needed
• Creation of related comprehensive channel post campaign analysis and reports including measurement of given KPIs

• A passion for video games and entertainment
• Requires a BA in Business, Marketing or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience in an entertainment related trade marketing role
• In-depth knowledge of the retail landscape & linked marketing tools in the DACH region
• Experience managing own marketing budgets and related targets
• Ability to market brands, define retail strategies, set campaign goals and align objectives with conflicting deadlines
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and action plans
• Must be articulate and professional and the ability to work effectively and cross-functionally with all levels of management in a high pressure environment, both internally and externally
• The ability to clarify and summarize complex issues in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced Office, PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills in both English and German

Further qualifications would be a plus:

• Experience in partnering with game developers, publishers or studios
• Technical knowledge of gaming hardware such as console or PC
• Willingness and ability to travel

• Employment in one of the most exciting industries in the world: the film and games industry
• Partnership-oriented working atmosphere in a modern and broad-based media company
• Wide range of training and development opportunities as part of our PLAION Academy
• Company benefits such as employee events, fitness cooperation with Urban Sports, bicycle leasing, flexible working hours, 30 days vacation, company pension plan, free drinks, fresh fruit, etc.
• Opportunity to share your passion for movies and games with colleagues