Trade Marketing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG brand is seeking a Trade Marketing Manager to join its dynamic team. This role involves driving trade marketing strategies, creating impactful materials, and analyzing market trends to foster commercial growth. Ideal candidates will have a passion for premium products with robust trade marketing experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG brand activation desired.
• Strong ability in managing multiple projects.
• Passion for premium sustainable products.

Responsibilities

• Lead trade marketing strategy and activations.
• Develop trade sell-in materials and POS.
• Monitor category trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative execution

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Solutions-driven

Education

Proven experience in trade marketing or brand activation

Tools

Canva

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The Advocate Group is proud to represent a fast-growing premium FMCG brand in their search for a Trade Marketing Manager to join their dynamic team.

The Role:

• Lead trade marketing strategy and seasonal activations across priority hospitality accounts.
• Develop compelling trade sell-in materials and POS to support commercial growth.
• Monitor and analyse category trends and competitor activity to inform marketing plans.
• Manage trade marketing assets, content libraries, and event execution (e.g., trade shows).
• Collaborate with brand, PR, and ambassador teams to optimise customer engagement.
• Support innovation launches and maintain accuracy across all trade communications.

About You:

• Proven experience in trade marketing or brand activation, ideally in FMCG.
• Passion for premium, sustainable food and beverage products.
• Experience with developing and implementing POS.
• Strong strategic thinking and creative execution skills.
• Proficient in Canva with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Solutions-driven with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

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