Global Retail Brand Training Specialist, Sportstyle

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Role: Global Retail Brand Training Specialist, Sportstyle

Employment Type: Full-time, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Location: Annecy, France

Department: Retail

Reporting to: Global Retail Training Manager

Salomon is a globally recognised French sports and outdoor brand with a heritage stretching back to 1947. Founded in Annecy, in the heart of the French Alps, the company has built its reputation on technical innovation, performance and a deep connection to mountain sports. Today, Salomon is recognised as a global leader in winter sports and trail running. 

Part of Amer Sports, Salomon designs and develops premium footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for activities including trail and road running, hiking, alpine and Nordic skiing, and snowboarding. The brand has also established a strong position within the sports-lifestyle market, where its technical products are increasingly worn beyond their original performance settings. 

Salomon’s purpose is to help people unleash the best in themselves through mountain sports. Its strategy is to develop into a modern mountain-sports lifestyle brand that is inclusive, progressive and environmentally responsible, while continuing to deliver products that combine technical performance, functionality and distinctive design. 

Innovation remains central to Salomon’s identity. From its pioneering ski-binding technology to influential products such as the XA Pro, S/LAB range and XT-6, the company has consistently developed products that shape sporting performance and culture. This pioneering mindset continues to guide Salomon as it expands its global presence and creates new experiences for athletes, consumers and outdoor communities worldwide.

Salomon is seeking a Global Retail Brand Training Specialist, Sportstyle, to lead the development and delivery of global Sportstyle training content and learning experiences for Retail and Omni teams. 

The role will translate Sportstyle product stories, campaigns, collaborations and consumer insights into premium, engaging and scalable training tools. These resources will strengthen brand understanding, service standards and the consumer experience across Salomon’s international markets. 

Working closely with Brand, Product, Retail and regional training teams, the specialist will ensure that training is globally consistent while remaining relevant to local markets. The role will also support the internal activation of major campaigns, collaborations, capsule collections and product launches.

• Create and maintain Sportstyle training foundations, including eLearning modules, newsletters, launch materials, presentations, one-pagers, quizzes and seasonal toolkits. 
• Lead the training and internal activation components of major Sportstyle campaigns, collaborations, capsules and product launches. 
• Translate brand storytelling, consumer insights and product information into practical learning experiences that retail teams can use with consumers. 
• Partner with Brand, Product, Retail and regional training teams to deliver globally consistent but locally relevant content. 
• Support Train-the-Trainer sessions, market presentations, store visits and key seasonal training moments. 
• Gather feedback from stores, trainers and markets to continually improve content and training effectiveness.

The specialist owns Sportstyle training projects and deliverables within agreed global priorities, with autonomy over content development, project coordination and execution. 

The role works with the Global Brand and Product Training Manager to define priorities, manage timelines and align stakeholders across Brand, Product, Retail and regional teams.

The role may supervise an apprentice or assistant and provide strategic guidance, coaching and quality oversight to ensure excellence in execution.

Internal 

• Salomon Global Marketing teams 
• Store teams 
• District Managers 
• Wholesale and B2B partners 
• HR Business Partners 
• Learning and Development team 
• Brand and Product teams 
• Product Business Units 
• Retail teams 

External 

• Training and design agencies 
• Translation partners 
• Wholesalers 
• Salomon ambassadors and athletes 
• Global partners 
• Event agencies

• Partner with internal stakeholders to define strategic training needs and co-build impactful learning solutions. 
• Identify behavioural and operational levers to maximise learning impact and drive long-term capability development. 
• Inspire, influence and elevate retail teams through expert facilitation and storytelling. 
• Deliver training confidently to large, diverse audiences, both online and in person, acting as a brand ambassador and capability leader.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, Business Management or Learning and Development. 
• C1-level English. 
• Another language is a plus.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in retail training, retail marketing and brand activation or another consumer-facing learning environment. 

They should have a strong understanding of Sportstyle, sneaker, premium lifestyle or culturally relevant consumer brands, together with experience working across multiple stakeholders, functions or markets. 

Exposure to eLearning development and global or multi-market environments would be beneficial.

Hard Skills

The candidate should be able to translate complex brand, product and consumer information into clear, engaging and high-quality learning experiences. 

Strong presentation, communication, project coordination and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to create or manage digital learning content using eLearning tools, learning management platforms or similar systems. 

They should also be confident developing practical training materials such as presentations, one-pagers, newsletters, quizzes and seasonal toolkits.

Soft Skills

The role requires someone who is consumer- and service-focused, collaborative and comfortable influencing others without direct authority. 

They should be highly organised, adaptable and able to maintain high standards while managing changing priorities, tight deadlines and incomplete information. 

Strong ownership, energy, integrity and cultural sensitivity are important, as is the confidence to present to diverse international audiences while remaining humble and connected to store reality.

If you're interested in applying for this role, please send us your CV and cover letter by Friday, August 7, 2026 by clicking on the APPLY HERE button below. Please note, we'll review all applications and provide initial feedback within 7 days.