Be part of an iconic story.
TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
The Team
The Global Marketing Strategy team at Tommy Hilfiger plays a central role in creating, executing, and overseeing the strategic direction of the Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans brands. This group collaborates across regions and functions to ensure alignment with brand goals and commercial objectives. Reporting directly to the Senior Director Global Marketing Strategy, the Marketing Trainee supports the team’s mission to drive brand relevance and build operational excellence in global marketing strategies and initiatives.
The Position
The Marketing Traineeship in the Global Marketing Strategy team is a dynamic and fast-paced program to develop high-potential talents into future leaders in the Brand and Marketing field. With the team's remit and direct reporting line to the CMO, the team is well-positioned to provide a conducive learning environment and exposure into various brand and marketing functions, offering hands-on experience in strategy development and brand management. The Marketing Trainee will take part in a structured 18-24-month program with opportunities for growth, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. At the end of the cycle, if successful, the Marketing Trainee may be deployed to the relevant part of the Marketing organization or other parts of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
The Marketing Trainee role is a fast-track development program offering opportunities to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in various facets of Marketing, including but not limited to consumer insights, marketing strategy and planning, brand marketing, product marketing, digital marketing and consumer engagement. The Marketing Trainee will provide pivotal support to the team and leaders across a range of subjects and challenges, all while gaining knowledge and skills to develop into a well-rounded, enterprise-thinking, Marketer.
Strategy Development: Support the team in the development of strategies and plans. Participate in problem-solving and decision-making processes under the guidance of senior leaders.
Team Support: Assist team members with day-to-day tasks and projects. Proactively take on administrative duties, such as preparing reports, presentations, and data analysis, under the supervision of a manager. Help implement best practices in processes and operations.
Market and Competitive Analysis: Support the Managers in the ongoing situational analysis to ensure a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and target consumer audiences, identifying opportunities and challenges for brand positioning.
Project Management: Take ownership of small projects or parts of larger projects, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete project goals.
Organizational Embedding: Gain deep knowledge of various functions within the organization and establish a strong network of contacts across different levels.
Marketing Academy Evangelization: Promote the mission of the Marketing Academy and the Marketing Traineeship Program by participating in promotional initiatives and contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.
Note: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed above. The role may require additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.
Requirements
Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
Experience: Opportunity for fresh graduates without prior experience. Extra-curricular projects, internships or minimal work experience are advantageous.
Communication Skills: Confident communicator and ability to articulate thoughts clearly and succinctly in oral and written form.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Comfortable in working across levels as the role provides exposure to senior leadership.
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and embraces feedback as a tool for continuous development.
Technical Proficiency: Expertise in PowerPoint and Keynote and MS Office suite.
Analytical Skills: Able to navigate quantitative and qualitative data points and able to distill insights.
Curiosity: This is a role that presents opportunities to work on challenges from a wide array of disciplines, so curiosity combined with pragmatic problem-solving will go a long way.
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.
Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs
Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy
Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!
Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.
About PVH:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
