Retail Marketing Manager

Michael Page (UK); Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a professional to develop and implement trade marketing plans that enhance product visibility at customer touchpoints. Responsibilities include executing marketing strategies, managing promotional calendars, and supporting digital initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and communication skills, with proven experience in retail marketing, particularly in premium environments. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £47,000 per annum.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proven experience in a retail marketing role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of marketing operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trade marketing strategies.
• Manage advertising and promotional calendars.
• Create impactful trade initiatives with Sales and Brand teams.
• Produce and distribute point-of-sale materials.
• Coordinate product launches with the marketing team.
• Build relationships with retail partners and distributors.
• Support digital trade marketing initiatives.
• Manage third-party software for tracking performance.
• Organise and manage exhibitions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Marketing operations

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

• Hybrid Working
• Role can be based from Leamington or Nottinghamshire

About Our Client

Retail

Job Description

You will develop and implement trade marketing plans that bring our products to life at every customer touchpoint – from in‑store activations and promotional campaigns to digital trade tools and point‑of‑sale materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the wider marketing team, develop and execute trade marketing strategies and plans that align with brand objectives and sales targets.
• Working with the Category team, manage collaborative advertising and promotional calendars, ensuring effective delivery of campaigns across trade channels.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Brand and Category teams to create impactful trade initiatives that drive sell‑in and sell‑out performance.
• Design, produce, and distribute point‑of‑sale (POS) materials, displays, and in‑store communication tools.
• From a marketing perspective, collaborate with the category team to co‑ordinate product launches and ensure consistent brand messaging across all customer touchpoints.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners, distributors and agencies to maximise visibility and sales performance.
• Support digital trade marketing initiatives, including e‑commerce merchandising, retailer promotions and online content optimisation.
• Manage and analyse third‑party software solutions to track impact and performance.
• Organise and manage exhibitions with the wider marketing team. Co‑ordinate logistics, products and brand / product messaging.
• Assist with the coordination of budgets, to ensure retailer specific spend is tracked, analysed and evaluated.

Competitive Analysis

• Monitor competitor activity to inform forward planning and maintain a competitive edge in market positioning.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven experience in a retail marketing role, ideally within a premium or design‑led environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to liaise confidently across teams and cultures.
• Strong understanding of marketing operations and campaign implementation processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with CRM systems advantageous.
• Commercial awareness and ability to support business objectives through effective coordination.

What's on Offer

Hybrid working

Competitive Salary (up to £47,000pa)

Role can be based from either Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire or Leamington Spa