Trade Marketing Manager

Associate Trade Marketing Manager

Overview

A well-established, international consumer products business is looking to appoint an Associate Trade Marketing Manager to join its growing marketing function.

The organisation operates across multiple global markets and channels, delivering innovative, purpose-led products within retail, education and eCommerce environments. Known for its collaborative culture and strong brand positioning, the business is continuing to expand internationally and is investing in its commercial marketing capability.

The Role

This is a highly visible, commercially focused role sitting at the intersection of marketing and sales, responsible for driving brand visibility, supporting sell-through and delivering impactful customer experiences across physical retail and digital platforms.

You will play a key role in executing trade marketing strategies, supporting international partners and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of campaigns across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of trade marketing campaigns aligned to brand and sales strategy

• Deliver activity across retail and eCommerce channels, including promotions, merchandising, POS and digital optimisation

• Work closely with sales teams and external partners to implement tailored marketing initiatives across different markets

• Ensure strong in-store visibility and merchandising compliance, monitoring execution and making improvements where required

• Support the delivery of trade events and customer activations to drive awareness and engagement

• Track campaign performance, gather market intelligence and competitor insights, and feed into future planning

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery

• Develop and present customer-facing materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Assist in the management and optimisation of trade marketing budgets, ensuring strong ROI

Key Objectives

• Deliver trade marketing initiatives on time and in line with plan, contributing to increased brand reach and engagement

• Enhance retail visibility and execution standards across key accounts and international markets

• Produce regular market and performance reporting, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement

• Maintain effective budget control, ensuring spend is optimised and within agreed parameters

• Support international growth through consistent and scalable trade marketing activity

About You

• Experience within trade marketing, retail marketing or sales in a consumer-facing environment

• Strong understanding of retail and eCommerce channels, with exposure to multi-channel campaigns

• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Commercial awareness with experience of budget ownership or tracking

• Confident communicator, comfortable working with both internal teams and external partners

• Experience briefing creative agencies or suppliers

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accountability for delivery

• Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to develop within a growing, internationally focused business