VIE - Trade Marketing Specialist - Oslo

Job Description: Join Schneider Electric Norway in Oslo and become part of a dynamic team operating in one of Europe's most advanced markets for energy management and sustainability. This VIE assignment offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in trade marketing, channel development, campaign management, and commercial event execution while working closely with distribution partners and reseller networks. You will be given real ownership, real responsibilities, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on business performance. Your Mission As a Trade Marketing Partner, you will support the development and execution of marketing initiatives aimed at strengthening Schneider Electric's presence across its partner distribution network in Norway. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and channel partners to improve product visibility, coordinate marketing activities, manage marketing investments, and monitor campaign performance to maximize return on investment. Your Responsibilities - Develop and optimize planograms and in-store merchandising initiatives to enhance product visibility at distribution partners. - Support the creation and execution of local marketing campaigns across print, digital, and point-of-sale channels. - Organize and coordinate mini trade fairs and commercial events in collaboration with Schneider Electric's reseller network. - Manage and track marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation of co-marketing investments with partners. - Monitor marketing spend and help ensure all activities deliver measurable business results. - Analyze sell-out data and campaign performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities. - Prepare reports and recommendations to continuously optimize trade marketing effectiveness and ROI. Your Profile - Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or an equivalent field. - First similar experience (internship, apprenticeship) required - English - C1 level - Norwegian is a real bonus - Autonomous, proactive, and curious. - Comfortable working with both data analysis and stakeholder interactions. - Strong organizational and coordination skills. - Interested in trade marketing, channel marketing, and partner ecosystems. - Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. - Results-oriented with a strong focus on measuring performance and business impact. (External) English Qualifications: What's in it for me? - Meaningful work with direct impact on channel growth and business performance - Exposure to global strategies with the autonomy to adapt them locally - Supportive team culture that invests in your professional development - Opportunities to build expertise in channel marketing, operations, and strategic execution Bring your analytical talent and collaborative energy — we're excited to meet you! (External) English Company Boiler Plate: Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. 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