Trade Marketing Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus and salary

Progression and development opportunities

Autonomy in shaping projects

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Trade Marketing Manager for their Premium Spirits Portfolio in South of England. This role focuses on expanding brand visibility and growth in the on-trade sector, where collaboration with sales and innovative marketing strategies are key.

The ideal candidate has experience in the Drinks FMCG industry and is passionate about creating impactful brand activations while monitoring market trends. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £55k, travel benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the Drinks FMCG sector, with proven success in trade marketing.
• Strategic thinker capable of delivering measurable results.
• Familiar with on-trade landscape and decision-makers.
• Creative and data-driven with strong analytical insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trade marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with sales teams for activation plans.
• Manage agency partnerships and deliver brand activations.
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Trade marketing

Brand growth

Market analysis

Campaign management

Job description

Trade Marketing Manager - Premium Spirits Portfolio – South of England - Up to £55k plus travel and bonus

Are you a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for premium drinks? Do you thrive on brand growth and visibility in competitive markets? We’re seeking an experienced Trade Marketing Manager to join our client’s team and play a pivotal role in expanding their brand’s presence across the on-trade sector, with opportunities to influence off-trade and ecommerce channels.

The Trade Marketing Manager will be vital in managing the overarching strategy of trade marketing, building creative ideas across large multi-site operations and driving growth in the rate of sale with support from route-to-market partners. The role requires an experienced trade marketeer from the Drinks FMCG industry, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus and salary potential, along with travel
• Progression and development within this growing business
• Autonomy and the chance to shape future projects and strategies

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trade marketing strategies to increase visibility, sales, and loyalty within the on-trade sector (bars, pubs, restaurants)
• Collaborate with sales teams to create compelling activation plans and promotional campaigns tailored to channel-specific needs
• Drive innovation and manage marketing assets, supporting budget and forecast management
• Manage agency partnerships across trade shows and activations, building long-term relationships
• Deliver impactful brand activations at key trade events, launches, and customer-facing initiatives
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation
• Support the off-trade and grocery strategy, ensuring brand alignment and consistency across all touchpoints
• Manage budgets and track ROI, ensuring efficient use of resources

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in the Drinks FMCG sector, with a proven track record of success in trade marketing roles
• A strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver measurable results
• Familiar with the nuances of the on-trade landscape and how to effectively engage and influence decision-makers in the channel
• Creative and data-driven, able to balance bold ideas with analytical insights
• Based in or around London, with the flexibility to travel as required
• Passionate about premium brands and eager to be part of a team that is redefining the market