Trade Marketing Manager

Oriental Merchant Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Expert to join their dynamic team in the FMCG sector. This role offers the opportunity to influence product launches and promotional strategies through data-driven insights. You will collaborate closely with various teams and lead initiatives in category management and promotional planning. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive business growth and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a company that prioritizes employee security and values your contributions to the team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in FMCG, preferably in Food and Beverage.
• Strong analytical skills to derive insights from data.

Responsibilities

• Launch new products and manage timelines with brand managers.
• Liaise with data providers to influence strategic decisions.

Skills

Trade Marketing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Category Management

Key Account Management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Nielsen

IRI

Quantium

Promax

Job description

Join Our Team: Seeking a Marketing Expert!

Are you passionate about the FMCG industry and ready to make a big impact? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven professional to bring energy and expertise to our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with different teams, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Do:

1. NPD: Help us launch new products! Work closely with NAMs and brand managers to align NPD strategies, manage timelines, and ensure we’re ready for each category review. You’ll also procure the trade samples and packaging that make these products shine!
2. Category Management Guru: Be the go-to for all things data. You’ll liaise with Nielsen, IRI, and Quantium to keep our scan data and category performance reports top-notch. Your insights will directly influence key strategic decisions, including promotional strategies and competitive positioning.
3. Promax Mastery: Lead the charge by ensuring promotional plans are entered accurately into Promax. Keep track of monthly trade spend and collaborate with finance and Wipro to resolve P&L reporting at both the account and brand levels.
4. KPIs and Growth: You’ll stay ahead of the game by maintaining smooth communication across teams, ensuring timely Promax exports, and aligning on strategies for new product launches. You’ll keep us on track for key milestones and work to ensure our trade spend stays on budget.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Trade marketing experience? Huge plus but not a must!
2. A degree in a relevant field.
3. Proven experience in the FMCG space (at least 5 years). Food and Beverage experience highly regarded!
4. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
5. Sharp analytical skills and the ability to dive into data to uncover insights.
6. Experience in category or key account management in Australian grocery markets.
7. Proficiency with Nielsen, IRI, and Quantium is essential.

Why You'll Love It Here: You’ll be part of a dynamic team where your insights will directly shape promotional strategies, new product launches, and category growth. If you're a self-starter who loves data and collaboration, we want you to bring your A-game!

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