Trade Marketing Manager

La Fosse; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the skincare and beauty sector is seeking a Trade Marketing Manager to bridge sales and marketing. This role involves developing trade marketing strategies across key channels and driving brand growth through innovative go-to-market plans. Ideal candidates will have over four years of experience, a strong marketing background, and a passion for beauty. Join a vibrant team and contribute to exciting marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Trade Marketing or Shopper Marketing (Beauty, FMCG or Consumer Goods).
• Strong understanding of retail environments and e-commerce.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead go-to-market plans across E-Retail, Pharmacy, and Grocery.
• Analyze ROI on trade activities.
• Manage and track the Trade Marketing budget.

Skills

Trade Marketing

E-Commerce

Sales Data Analysis

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Trade Marketing Manager
Hybrid – London | Full-time | Skincare & Beauty Sector

I'm currently working with a well-established and globally respected leader in the dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, and I'm looking for a Trade Marketing Manager to join their UK team.

About the Role

As Trade Marketing Manager, you'll act as the key link between sales and marketing, owning the development and execution of trade marketing strategies across E-Retail, Pharmacy, and Grocery channels. You’ll play a crucial role in driving brand growth, enhancing shopper experience, and ensuring that go-to-market strategies are aligned with both brand identity and commercial priorities.

Responsibilities

Trade Marketing Strategy & Execution

• Lead go-to-market plans across E-Retail, Pharmacy, and Grocery, aligned with brand and sales priorities.

• Collaborate with sales teams.

• Identify underperforming categories and develop action plans.

• Support the Senior Trade Marketing Manager.

Performance & Budget

• Analyse ROI on trade activities and optimise performance.

• Manage and track the Trade Marketing budget.

Ideal Candidate

• 4+ years in Trade Marketing or Shopper Marketing (Beauty, FMCG or Consumer Goods)

• Strong understanding of retail environments and e-commerce

• Confident analysing sales data and market trends

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field

• Proactive, detail-oriented and highly organised

• Strong relationship builder – both internally and with external partners

• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Excel and the MS Office Suite; experience with marketing tools is a plus

You’ll Be:

• Passionate about beauty and skincare, with a good grasp of industry trends

• Creative and commercially minded with a strong sense of ownership

• A confident communicator and a true team player

Interested?
If this sounds like the right fit for you or someone in your network, I’d love to connect and tell you more. Reach out directly on my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tubaahmad22/with your contact information and CVand we can schedule in a call.