Trade Marketing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home improvement industry seeks a Trade Marketing Manager to drive brand growth through strategic marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will develop marketing strategies, manage trade events, and enhance brand visibility across various channels while leading a small team. This role calls for a hands-on leader with a strong track record in delivering impactful trade campaigns.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in trade marketing, ideally in related sectors.
• Strong understanding of retail channels and customer behavior.
• Track record of impactful trade campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trade marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with sales to design marketing toolkits.
• Manage trade shows and events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Influencing

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As Trade Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that support brand growth, customer engagement, and sales performance across the trade channel. From leading promotional campaigns to managing toolkits and trade events, this role is about delivering results that matter—while shaping how the brand shows up in-store and online.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement targeted trade marketing strategies to support product launches, seasonal campaigns, and national promotions.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to design and deliver customer-specific marketing toolkits and POS materials.
• Own the trade show and events strategy—identifying opportunities, managing logistics, and delivering impactful presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, enhancing brand visibility and loyalty.
• Track campaign performance and ROI, using data to inform future activity and investment decisions.
• Work closely with product, digital, brand and creative teams to ensure alignment across marketing touchpoints.
• Lead customer communications in line with the brand's tone and positioning.
• Manage and develop a small team while working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years' experience in trade marketing, ideally in the bathroom, interiors, or home improvement sectors.
• A strong understanding of retail channels, customer behaviour and merchandising strategy.
• A track record of delivering trade campaigns that drive commercial impact.
• Excellent stakeholder management, project leadership, and analytical skills.
• A hands-on team leader with the ability to influence and drive change.