Trade Marketing Manager

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice business is seeking a Trade Marketing Manager to drive sales growth within the commercial function. This role combines creativity with analytical skills, requiring strong experience in trade marketing and collaboration with suppliers. Ideal candidates will possess outstanding commercial acumen and the ability to foster strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a client-facing role, ideally within procurement or sales.
• Strong creative and commercial acumen.
• Exceptional project delivery and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activity plans from all suppliers within marketing budgets.
• Conduct audits of key activities, addressing implementation issues.
• Collaborate with the Senior Trade Marketing Manager on promotional plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Influencing

Commercial Acumen

Project Delivery

Relationship Management

Job description

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Trade Marketing Manager – Leading Foodservice Business - £50K + Benefits

Job Role: Trade Marketing Manager

Location: London

My client is a leading foodservice business with a fantastic reputation operating across various sectors.

They are currently looking for a Trade Marketing Manager to join their team. The successful Trade Marketing Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth within the commercial function of the business. This role requires a creative and analytical thinker with a strong background in trade marketing and a passion for the food service industry.

This is the perfect opportunity for a creative, talented and highly driven Trade Marketing Manager to join an exciting business with a bright future who can match their career ambition.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver activity plans from all suppliers within marketing budgets.
• Conduct audits of key activities; address any implementation issues collaboratively.
• Secure approval from senior internal and external stakeholders for key activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Trade Marketing Manager to oversee promotional plans; explore new opportunities for additional promotional efforts.
• Assist the Senior Trade Marketing Manager in negotiations with suppliers to optimise joint business plan investments.
• Strategize trade marketing initiatives to maximise bankable income and ensure successful execution.
• Cultivate trade marketing relationships with new suppliers to expand their investment in the business.
• Identify, develop, and execute new opportunities for supplier and partner investments.
• Establish contact strategies with key suppliers to foster relationships with their marketing and event teams, unlocking additional opportunities.
• Monitor activities of competitors and brand partners closely.

The Ideal Trade Marketing Manager Candidate:

• Have proven experience working within a client facing role, ideally within procurement or sales teams.
• Be creative with strong commercial acumen.
• Have strong negotiation, presentation and influencing skills.
• Outstanding project delivery and relationship management skills
• Ability to work to deadlines, manage own time and prioritise effectively whilst working at pace