Trade Marketing Manager

Looking for a new Marketing position?  One which will offer you a broad remit in responsibility and offer you a platform of a global business to continue to develop?

Based in the North West, Signature Career Management are partnered with a global FMCG company who are looking to appoint a Trade Marketing Manager who will be responsible across the marketing mix with a focus on delivering marketing material, campaigns and commercial insights working with other manufacturing partners.

This FMCG organisation is delivering fantastic results and continuing to grow and innovate staying ahead of the curve.  They manufacture a multitude of products and inspire team collaboration, a joined-up approach and very much a ‘can do’ attitude.  Commutable from Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire and surrounds, this is an organisation which will provide learnings, European stakeholder management and a great deal of cross functional working. If you’re looking for a change in direction and keen to take on a varied marketing role, this may just interest you.

As Trade Marketing Manager you will be responsible for maximising the sales and profitability through development and implementation of effective Trade Sector Marketing plans.  This will include:

• Trade Communication Strategy in developing compelling campaigns which are channel specific.
• Understanding and developing market intelligence and insight, utilising this both internally and externally.
• Developing profitable customer and channel promotional plans, forecasting, implementing and evaluating.
• Developing customer relationships alongside the sales team delivering key presentations, NPD and product/ market insight, as well as collaborating with them on joined-up initiatives.
• Developing sales materials in support of the sales team working very closely together to ensure success.
• Deliver trade marketing activity to support any new product launches.
• Collaborate with European and technical teams ensuring compliance.

This is a broad role which requires someone who has a good grasp of Marketing and the full mix, in a consumer goods and fast paced environment.  The role would suit someone who is perhaps looking for that next step in their career and looking to learn from a larger organisation yet given autonomy to deliver.

The key skills and attributes we’re looking for:

• Strong commercial acumen, able to work with and develop budgets ensuring ROI.
• Strong project management skills.
• Numerical with a good analytical ability.
• Experience of collaborating with internal sales team as well as working with external suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• FMCG experience would be a significant advantage though not necessary – a broad set of skills within marketing is, as well as a passion for the FMCG industry and keenness to develop your career.

If this sounds of interest and you’re keen to learn more, please don’t hesitate in applying.

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to sarah@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. 

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.