Trade Communication Manager
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
- Closing date
- 20 Jun 2017
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Marketing
Job Details
A great opportunity has arisen in of my client's Trade Communications team. They are currently recruiting for a Trade Communications Manager to join and play a key part in the development of their biscuits and savory snacks category.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning and executing trade events: sponsorship events, award evenings, trade shows...
- Liaising with retailers on a weekly basis
- Communication with the wider team on successes and insights
- Developing and managing trade advertising campaigns: budget management, creating briefing for external agencies, ensure all brand guidelines are respected
- You will be the main point of contacts for trade journalists and will sign off on press releases
- Create and develop email marketing campaigns, leaflets and any other material used by the sales team.
- Competitor analysis and online monitoring
Skills and experience:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Extensive knowledge of the UK retail space and media & PR landscape
- Previous experience in communications, marketing, copywriting, shopper marketing, PR is ideal
- Previous experience working within an agency is a plus
- Experience with SAP
Please get in touch if you feel you are the right fit for the role.
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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