Associate, Partnerships EMEA "The Ordinary"

Associate, Partnerships EMEA "The Ordinary"Associate, Partnerships EMEA "The Ordinary"We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with usWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR✨ Ready to dive into the beauty industry and make an impact from day one?We’re looking for a proactive multitasker to support our Partnerships team across launches, retail activations, and data reporting.If you're organized, analytical, and passionate about skincare, this is your moment to shine.Join us to shape growth strategies, elevate execution, and work with iconic retail partners across EuropeStrong Asset:Fluency in French & English – essential for cross-market communicationStrong organisational & analytical skills – Excel, Google Sheets, and attention to detail are keyProactive mindset & passion for beauty – someone who takes ownership and loves skincareWHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLEProvide operational and administrative support to the Partnerships team, coordinating cross-functional projects and day-to-day processes.Support new product launches, retailer events, and account openings by ensuring all required go-to-market tools and materials are cascaded effectively.Contribute to the execution of new retailer launch plans and assist with identifying and supporting potential new partnership opportunities.Manage and respond to retailer requests, including line forms, product information, visuals, pricing, samples, and digital assets.Assist in the development and coordination of trade animation and activation plans in line with commercial objectives.Collaborate closely with the Brand team to manage and coordinate marketing and asset requests for activation initiatives.Support account reporting and performance analysis, including orders, sales, product performance, conversion rates, and average basket value.Follow up on orders, deliveries, and stock-related matters in close partnership with the logistics team.Contribute to sales forecasting activities and conduct regular monitoring of partners and competitors to support benchmarking and insights.Act as a key point of contact for external partners, liaising effectively with internal teams and other departments, while supporting additional duties as required.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONEEntry-level profile with relevant education or first corporate experience in sales, business, or a related field, combined with a genuine interest in skincare.Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is required.Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, with a proactive mindset and the ability to take ownership of tasks and outcomes.Strategic and operational thinker with excellent time management skills, able to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as Google Slides and Google Sheets.BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOODWe are a People first company that lives by our core values to…✨ Defy Convention.✨ Make it real.✨ Play in the grey.✨ Build Bridges.✨ Be the rabbit.These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushingSUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACTDECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTYDECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey ".DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.WANT TO JOIN US?Thank you for reading the whole thing If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.