Trade Marketing Manager

Do you want to work for an exciting, growing FMCG brand? Are you passionate about bringing brands to life in-store and influencing shopper behaviour? Are you looking to join a business that produces premium, high-quality products with sustainability at the heart of everything they do? Look no further!

This fast-growing SME has so much to offer, delivering impressive YOY growth and with ambitious plans to accelerate even further. Their goal? To become the number one brand in their category – and with such a strong product offering and clear strategy, they are well on their way.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to expand their team with the addition of a Trade Marketing Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how the brand shows up across multiple channels, working closely with both internal teams and external customers. As with any SME, this is a hands-on, collaborative environment where everyone contributes – so a proactive, driven mindset is essential. If you’re motivated to make an impact, the scope in this role is huge.

This Trade Marketing position is not to be missed. It offers strong rewards both culturally and financially, alongside the chance to truly influence brand performance in-market. The successful candidate will be / have:

• Highly energetic and genuinely passionate about FMCG, shopper behaviour and category growth
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable working with data to uncover insights and opportunities
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects at pace
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and a proactive, “can-do” mindset
• Adaptable and able to prioritise workload without compromising quality
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience within Trade Marketing / Category Management in an FMCG environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external customers
• A desire to take ownership, bring ideas to life and work with autonomy

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Developing and executing annual trade channel plans, ensuring strong alignment with overall brand strategy
• Translating brand plans into impactful customer activation plans across key trade channels
• Using market data, EPOS and insight tools to identify trends, build compelling selling stories and support the Sales team
• Leading customer engagement, building strong relationships and representing the brand at trade events and key meetings
• Driving excellence at the point of purchase, including pricing, promotions, merchandising and range reviews
• Managing trade marketing assets, PR activity and customer-specific media plans
• Supporting NPD by providing category insight and ensuring launches are aligned with customer and market needs
• Tracking and delivering against key KPIs including distribution, visibility and rate of sale

If you’re ready for your next FMCG challenge and want to take ownership of trade marketing in a high-growth, ambitious business – get in touch! This role is too good to miss.

To apply directly, please send a copy of your CV to sarah@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively, click 'Apply'.

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, unfortunately, you haven't been shortlisted for this role.

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