Junior Trade Marketing Manager (Freelancer) Contract, (Hybrid)

tonies UK Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global interactive audio platform is seeking a Junior Trade Marketing Manager for a 12-month contract in London. This role involves managing marketing initiatives with retailers, overseeing in-store events, and collaborating with the Marketing Team on engaging projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of marketing experience and a proactive attitude, thriving in a dynamic start-up environment. The position allows for hybrid work, requiring two days in the London office weekly.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in marketing.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a start-up or scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade marketing with all retail partners.
• Deliver best-in-class in-store executions.
• Negotiate trade marketing support for optimal value.
• Analyze in-store events across top retailers.

Skills

Marketing experience

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Proactive attitude

Job description

About tonies:

tonies is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with around 7.8 million Tonieboxes and more than 95 million Tonie figurines sold. The intuitive and award‑winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child‑safe, wireless, and screen‑free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes more than 1,100 Tonie figurines in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.

What we are looking for:

• Ambitious marketing professional with at least 2 years experience in marketing.
• Desire to work in a start‑up / scale‑up environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time and prioritise accordingly.
• A team player with great interpersonal and communication skills and happy to be hands on whenever needed.
• Growth mindset, can‑do attitude.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of the assigned tasks.

Why tonies?

Flexibility – Hybrid working with two days in the London office (fixed days – Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Equity and Diversity

At tonies, we’re passionate about sparking imagination and joy in childhood—and that same energy drives how we build our team. We believe everyone should feel empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive, both at work and in life. That’s why it’s important for tonies to create an environment where all voices are heard, valued and respected, regardless of background or experience. Our stories, content, I&D Champion Group and tonies team are shaped by a wide range of perspectives, and we actively seek out individuals who bring fresh ideas and unique experiences to the table.

Tonies is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you need any accommodations to support you during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruitment Partner.

Recruitment Process

• Intro call with the People & Culture talent team
• Virtual call with the Hiring Manager
• Case study interview
• Final stage with general manager

Ready to join us? Apply today to help us create joyful moments for children and families worldwide.

You as part of tonies:

Overview

We are looking for an Junior Trade Marketing Manager to join our team in London on a 12 month contract. You'll be responsible for the marketing that we do with all of our retailers, both online & in‑store, and you’ll support the Marketing Team with a number of fun projects and daily tasks – from controlling what our marketing looks like and how we communicate with customers, to executing retail events and developing new creative assets for our retail partners to use.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Step‑changing tonies® content with our retail partners, disrupting the shopper’s journey with outstanding creative that clearly communicates our product USP’s.
• Managing various point of sale agencies to deliver best in class in‑store executions.
• Negotiating trade marketing support with retailers to get the best value for money.
• Become an expert on our competitors & retail partners, managing shopper visits across the UK team and leading online competitor reviews.
• Translating customer insights into groundbreaking in‑store merchandising solutions that give tonies® the competitive edge.
• Managing & analysing in‑store events and demonstrations across our Top 10 retailers.
• Inspiring the broader álbum to engage with Trade Marketing, sharing cutting‑edge examples, customer insights and tonies® content successes.