Trade Marketing Manager (Central Eastern Europe)

Ninjakitchen; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in product innovation seeks a Trade Marketing Manager based in London to drive marketing strategies in Eastern Europe. This role involves developing business plans, maintaining retail relationships, and executing trade programs to enhance brand presence. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in related fields, especially within the EE region. The position supports hybrid work and fosters professional development in a dynamic growth environment.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years + of working experience in trade marketing.
• Experience within the EE region such as Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria is preferred.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and think creatively.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver channel-specific trade marketing strategy.
• Develop joint business plans with key retailers.
• Execute promotional campaigns, managing budgets effectively.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Flexibility

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or communications

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

As we are expanding our operations within Eastern Europe we are looking to add an experienced Trade marketing manager to our European team.

The position is based in London (Hybrid)

Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

• Own and deliver theimplementation of a channel-specific Trade Marketing strategy aligned with the overall business objectives across EE.
• Develop Joint Business Plans with retailers in close collaboration with Sales.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key retail partners, ensuring regular meeting and communication cadence in order to secure best opportunities in-store and online
• Ensure execution of GTM, product and communication plan in store and online in line with our brand positioning.
• Develop creative ideas to drive awareness, engagement, and conversion of consumers with our products in store (both off- and online).
• Develop and execute promotional campaigns, including seasonal promotions, proposition, and co-marketing initiatives. Manage the budget in close collaboration with Sales, ensuring the appropriate
• Monitor and analyze the performance of promotions, providing insights and recommendations for improvement to key stakeholders
• Plan and executeTrade Shows, retailer events and instore branded space, working with regional hub and relevant agencies to deliver best-in-class execution
• Understand performance of existing POS activations and drive changes where needed.
• Develop and maintain Brand Shops on retailers'’ websites in accordance with NPD launches.
• Ensure all data, assets and product information is provided to retailers for product listing in time and in line with launch dates.
• Drive country marketing initiatives to deliver and own the sales out number
• Manage and coordinate marketing co-op budgets, aligning closely with Account Manager to optimize spend

Some of what you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field.
• 5 years + of working experience in a related field.
• Experienced within the EE region such as Romania, Hungaria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, the Baltics, Georgia...
• Flexibility and ability to win in a fast-paced environment – we learn every day and therefore things are changing fast at SharkNinja
• Ability to work in a global environment and understand structures and roles & responsibilities.
• Good level of presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of ownership and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary

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