Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Trade Marketing to lead trade marketing activities in the Southern Europe region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our brand across multiple markets.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage the Hub trade marketing team, including hiring, evaluation, guidance, and coaching of area trade marketing specialists.
* Build and manage the Hub Trade marketing budget, allocating resources in alignment with the Hub Sales leader and based on market and customer audit conclusions.
* Define and lead Hub trade marketing plans execution, ensuring synergies creation and best practices sharing within the hub.
* Consolidate Hub Customers requirements in terms of sell out, sell in promotions, and customer engagement needs.
Main Interactions:
* Work daily with the Hub Sales Leader on trade marketing plans implementation, performance tracking, and trade off decisions.
* Collaborate with Central Trade marketing team (Customer engagement leader, customer sales activation manager, customer performance manager, sales content specialist) to input on specific Hub needs.
* Support Central Brand leaders in localization of brand content and activation.
* Work with sales enablement team on sales activation calendar localization and proper implementation across Hub sales areas.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in trade marketing, brand management, or a similar role within the FMCG or retail industry.
* Strong understanding of the Northern European markets and consumer behavior.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to assess market data and translate it into actionable strategies.
* Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German, French, or Nordic languages) are a plus.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global company.