Marketing Specialist

to join our Sales & Marketing team, in the UK.

Do you want to have a positive impact on the way people live an active and adventurous life? At Suunto, we build the most reliable and robust products that our consumers take to their adventures in the deepest oceans and the highest mountains. Ready to join the adventure? Keep on reading!

As Marketing Specialist UK, you will support the local marketing activities in the UK region, based on global Suunto brand strategy & sales targets, to support the brand growth in the region (awareness and sales growth).

The support will focus – but is not limited – to below marketing activities:

• End-consumer activities: events, fair trade, community runs, athletes & ambassadors, influencers
• Retailer activities: execution of local marketing plans aligned to UK sales strategy

Helps with executing the yearly local marketing plan: brand themes, launches, and commercial campaigns, based on both local and global marketing strategy and EMEA sales and marketing strategy.

Support the implementation & follow up of the marketing plans in the different local channels, with a specific focus on : retail channels, end-consumers channels (events, community activations, partnerships, ambassadors).

• Securing high quality execution of planned marketing activities with selected local retailers and Key Accounts, ensuring marketing plan delivery, driving in-store excellence and supporting sell-through
• Develop and deliver to retailers necessary toolkits to ensure consistency and quality of end-consumer experience in the relevant retail channels
• Support the sales team in a common objective to reach excellence in store: provide the necessary marketing material and support with presence in store when needed
• Responsible for the local POS together with the local sales team (production/follow up & delivery)

• Supporting local events initiatives (organisation, implementation and follow up) across media events, product tests, sports events, and trade fairs
• Supporting the management of local athletes, ambassadors, and communities
• Supporting the management of the local PR agency, including sample ordering and reporting
• Reporting, providing progress updates of marketing activities & projects
• Manage his/her tasks & projects within given brand & local guidelines, budget and deadlines
• Be open to support the team on other topics whenever it is needed

• Degree in marketing or other relevant qualification
• Experience in executing marketing initiatives
• Fluent English is a requirement (Company language is English)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel domestic and abroad
• Ability to work on weekends & evenings as required
• Understanding of the marketing funnel, marketing activities & their objectives
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-sufficient and pro-active
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High sense of self-motivation and ownership
• Strong interest in learning, improving, and challenging yourself
• Understanding of the sport / outdoor market a must, and knowledge of the scuba diving market a plus (but not essential)
• Knowledge of retail distribution & competitor landscape is a plus

To succeed as a Marketing Specialist UK, you need to effectively translate global brand strategies into impactful local marketing plans that drive awareness and sales growth. Success in this role comes from delivering retail excellence through high-quality in-store execution, supporting sell-through, and ensuring consistent consumer experience. Strong collaboration with sales teams, partners, and agencies is essential, along with the ability to manage projects within brand guidelines, budgets, and deadlines.

Being proactive, adaptable, and open to supporting diverse initiatives—such as events, partnerships, and community activations—will set you apart. Clear communication, regular reporting, and a passion for the sports and outdoor industry further contribute to thriving in this position.

At Suunto, you will join a dynamic and passionate team operating…