<section data-logic-value="catchphrase" id="catchphrase" class="catch-phrase-block blockListblock"><p class="title catch-phrase catch-phrase-blockcatch-phrase">Cross Cultures, Move As One</p> <hr class="divider catch-phrase-blockdivider"></section><section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="mission" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----> <h2 class="title html-blocktitle">About the role</h2> <div class="rich-text"><p><b>Fixed Term Contract (MaternityCover)</b></p><p><b>Start Date: August 2025</b></p><p><b>Duration: 14 months</b></p><p><b>Join the Lacoste Team as our Wholesale Trade MarketingManager!</b></p><p><b>Reporting to: Marketing Director, UK &amp; Ireland </b></p><p><b>Hybrid working: London office / home (3:2)</b>&nbsp;</p><p>At Lacoste, webelieve that everyone brings a unique touch to our collective spirit. Here, weare passionate teams, united by the same values. Together,we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring and connecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings together cultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion andretail. <b><i></i></b></p><p><b><u>Your responsibilities:</u></b></p><ul><li><b>Trade Marketing: </b>Leads strategic 360° trade plans for UK &amp; Irelandwholesale accounts, aligning brand storytelling with seasonal activations andpartner campaigns.</li><li><b>Partner Collaboration: </b>Builds strongrelationships with wholesale partners, delivering bespoke marketing, in-storeactivations, and joint promotional strategies.</li><li><b>Retail &amp; Brand Excellence: </b>Ensures premium brandexecution through visual merchandising, creative asset coordination, andexperiential retail initiatives.</li><li><b>Cross-Functional Leadership: </b>Drives collaborationacross sales, VM, and marketing teams, owning the wholesale calendar and keycampaign rollouts.</li><li><b>Performance &amp; Insights: </b>Tracks marketing ROI,analyses account performance, and uses insights to drive growth and optimisefuture strategies.</li><li><b>Budget &amp; Reporting: </b>Manages wholesalemarketing budget and presents regular updates on campaign performance andstrategic impact.</li></ul><p><b><i><u>Why join Lacoste?</u></i></b></p><p>Working at Lacoste means…</p><p>Representing an <b>iconicbrand</b> that’s part of the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant,Tecnifibre, and The Kooples, paving the way for exciting <b>internal mobilityopportunities.</b>&nbsp;Joining a <b>team</b> that values personal andcollective development, where everyone is encouraged to <b>grow </b>and<b>evolve.</b>&nbsp;Balancing <b>passion</b> and <b>well-being</b>,because we believe that everyone needs time to recharge. Embracing our <b>DurableElegance</b> approach – placing our products and value chain at the heart ofour sustainability ambitions, with a mission to elevate them to environmentalexcellence. As well as fostering social inclusion by making equal opportunitiesa reality through impactful opportunities</p><p><b><i><u>Rewards &amp; Benefits:</u></i></b></p><p><b>Package: </b>£40-£46k per annum&nbsp;</p><p><b>Health &amp;Wellbeing: </b>Regularteam activities (e.g. run club, yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), EmployeeAssist Programme with the Retail Trust&nbsp;</p><p><b>Holidays: </b>25 days per year plus usual UKbank holidays </p><p><b>Swag:</b> up to 65% off Lacoste products&nbsp;</p><p><b>Learning &amp; Development:</b>Continuoussupport on your learning journey from day one&nbsp;</p><p><b>Parenthood: </b>Enhanced family leave and payfrom day one, paid Assisted Conception leave</p><p><b>Extras</b>: Employee Referral, LongService Award, Social Committee events<b></b></p><p><b>&nbsp;</b></p><p><u><b><i>Ready to join a unique adventure?</i></b><b><i>&nbsp;</i></b></u></p><p><b>1st step</b>: First call with the TalentAcquisition Coordinator&nbsp;</p><p><b>2ndstep</b>: Interviewwith the Marketing Director and Senior HR Business Partner&nbsp;</p><p><b>3rdstep</b>: Interviewwith the Marketing Director and Wholesale Director</p><p><b>4th step</b>: Accept the challenge andbecome a Lacoste teammate!</p><p>We aim to support all candidates during theapplication process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments whennecessary. Should you need support with your application, feel free to get intouch with us by email <a href="mailto:uktalent@lacoste.com">uktalent@lacoste.com</a> (please include 'WorkplaceAdjustments' in the subject line).</p></div></section><section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="profile" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----> <h2 class="title html-blocktitle">Profile</h2> <div class="rich-text"><p><b><i><u>Your profile:</u></i></b></p><ul><li><b>Share the same values</b>: Play as One Team | Play withElegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity.<b>&nbsp;</b></li><li><b>Trade &amp; Retail Expertise:</b> Solid experience in consumerbrand marketing, trade strategy, and the UK wholesale and fashion retaillandscape.</li><li><b>Leadership &amp; Collaboration:</b> Inspires and leadscross-functional teams, builds strong internal and external relationships, andpartners effectively with Global HQ.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Customer &amp; BrandFocused:</b> Delivers premium, customer-first experiences with strong serviceorientation and attention to brand execution.<b>&nbsp;</b></li><li><b>Analytical &amp; Strategic</b>: Combines sharp analytical,financial, and strategic thinking with attention to detail.<b>&nbsp;</b></li><li><b>Strong Communicator:</b> Clear, confident, andcollaborative across all levels and stakeholders.</li></ul></div></section><section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="additionalinfo" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----> <h2 class="title html-block__title">Equal opportunities</h2> <div class="rich-text">At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.</div></section>