Trade Marketing Manager

CVL Cosmetics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury cosmetics company is seeking a motivated candidate for a trade marketing role. You will adapt global marketing plans, create marketing materials, and work closely with B2B clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in trade marketing within cosmetics, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in English and French. Bachelor's degree in Marketing is desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Trade Marketing in the cosmetics industry.
• Passion for the luxury retail industry and cosmetics.
• Comfortable with public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Implement global marketing plans for local market adaptation.
• Plan and monitor marketing activities for various clients.
• Create appealing sales materials for new product launches.
• Coordinate marketing materials translation from French to English.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in English (C1)

Proficiency in French

Expertise in Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Master in Marketing and Luxury Retail / Fashion

Job description

A leading company in the luxury cosmetics sector, with a presence across several European countries and headquartered in Barcelona, is seeking a motivated candidate to support our trade marketing efforts across European markets. This role provides hands‑on experience in the cosmetics industry, working closely with our marketing and commercial team in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What do we look for in the ideal candidate?

• Implement and adapt the HQ global marketing plan for the 3 brands (Valmont, l'Elixir des Glaciers & Storie Veneziane By Valmont) to the local market.
• Planning, implementation, and monitoring of all marketing activities developed for perfumeries, beauty institutes and hotels.
• Ensuring B2B clients always have up-to-date content for their digital communication channels to promote our brands in line with our CI.
• Creation and coordination (concept creation and / or translation) of marketing materials (print & digital): mailers, newsletters etc.
• Development of annual promotion plans for clients, according to the global marketing calendar & taking into account client specificities.
• Creation of appealing sales materials for the Sales Representatives for new product launches: Sales Sheets, Sell-in presentations etc.
• Organising, implementing, and coordinating masterclasses and other animations in our own stores & in perfumeries and institutes.
• Allocation of the annual budget based on key launch periods and opportunities & continuous expenses tracking.
• Briefing and steering of agencies and service providers (e.g. freelance graphic designer, printing companies etc.).
• Translation of diverse marketing materials (product brochures, leaflets & digital content) from French into English.

Your profile and soft skills should be:

• The selected person must be passionate in the luxury retail industry and cosmetics.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable with public speaking.
• Highly collaborative; working with various departments in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage change in a way that clarifies priorities.
• Faculty to implement fresh ideas that provide solutions.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment that requires a high degree of multi‑tasking and pro‑active organizational skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office.
• Entrepreneurial skills, self-confident, flexible, self-motivated, teamplayer with positive attitude.
• English C1 and French proficiency.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree desirable (Marketing).
• Master in Marketing and Luxury Retail / Fashion or similar.
• Able to travel.
• At least 5 years experience in Trade Marketing in cosmetics industry.