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YOUR MISSIONDevelop and lead the global marketing strategy for the Training category, ensuring a consistent and compelling representation of products, athletes, and training solutions across the entire marketing mix
Drive the execution of seasonal and long-term marketing strategies by delivering global communication toolkits, defining guidelines for regional markets, and monitoring excellence in implementation across all channels
Ensure consumer relevance by translating training consumer insights, athlete needs, product innovations, and category trends into impactful marketing initiatives that strengthen brand preference and drive business growth
Lead the development of category communication strategies and franchise product storytelling across multiple seasons, ensuring alignment with brand and business objectives while reinforcing PUMA's position in the Training market
Partner closely with Product Line Management, Design, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, Consumer Marketing, and regional teams to create integrated and consumer-centric marketing plans
Manage and develop the Training Marketing team, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, performance management, talent development, and recruitment
Build and maintain strong relationships with athletes, ambassadors, training experts, agency partners, and key stakeholders to maximize category visibility, credibility, and business impact
Monitor and communicate competitive landscape developments, market trends, fitness and training consumer behaviors, and emerging opportunities to Central Marketing and regional teams, providing actionable recommendations
Track and evaluate key marketing KPIs, collaborate closely with Consumer and Commercial Marketing teams, and lead the creation of seasonal Sell-In tools and category presentations to support commercial success and market expansion.
8+ years of experience in Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, Category Marketing, or a related field, preferably within the sporting goods, fitness, training, lifestyle, or consumer goods industry
University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Sports Management, or a related discipline
Extensive experience in developing and executing global marketing strategies, preferably within performance, fitness, training, or sports-related categories
Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams in a global matrix organization
Deep understanding of training and fitness consumers, brand building, integrated marketing communications, athlete and product storytelling, and category growth strategies
Strong analytical capabilities with experience defining, tracking, and optimizing marketing KPIs and business performance metrics
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams globally
Strategic, proactive, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented, resilient, and confident under pressure, with a collaborative and solution-driven mindset
Fluent in English; additional language skills are considered a plus
Passion for sports, fitness, and training, with a strong understanding of current consumer and industry trends
Willingness to travel internationally.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at
PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal
opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000
employees worldwide.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in brand marketing, product marketing, category marketing, or a related field
- University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Sports Management, or a related discipline
- Experience developing and executing global marketing strategies
- Experience managing, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams in a global matrix organization
- Understanding of training and fitness consumers, brand building, integrated marketing communications, athlete and product storytelling, and category growth strategies
- Experience defining, tracking, and optimizing marketing KPIs and business performance metrics
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Experience in sporting goods, fitness, training, lifestyle, or consumer goods
- Additional language skills
What We Do
At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices, and countries. And we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our communities. PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
