Trade Marketing Specialist

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title - Marketing Specialist – Digital Trade

Location – Based in Luton, with a hybrid working model (two days per week in-office) – Occasional Travel Required

Salary – Up to £45,000 + Bonus

The Role

Our Client is looking for a Marketing Specialist to drive digital trade marketing for our key pureplay retail partners, including AO, Argos, Amazon, and Buyitdirect. This role is all about impact —developing and executing high-performing online strategies that enhance brand visibility, optimise product positioning, and drive sales in a fast-paced, digital-first environment.

Marketing Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data-driven digital trade marketing strategies that align with brand and commercial objectives.
• Work closely with sales teams to maximise product visibility, enhance listings, and drive conversions across retailer platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling digital assets and product content that meet both brand standards and retailer specifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key online retail partners, acting as the primary trade marketing contact to coordinate campaigns and promotions.
• Analyse campaign performance, using insights to refine strategies, improve return on investment, and drive continuous growth.
• Manage trade marketing budgets effectively, ensuring investments align with business priorities and deliver measurable impact.
• Lead digital launch campaigns for new products, leveraging promotional tactics to boost engagement and drive sales.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 1–3 years in trade marketing, digital marketing, or eCommerce, ideally within consumer goods or retail.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of digital marketing platforms, tools, and analytics. Experience working with pureplay retailers such as Amazon or AO is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI. Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Mindset: A proactive, results-focused approach with a passion for driving growth in an online retail space.

If you are an innovative and results-driven marketing professional, this is a unique opportunity to take on a key role as aMarketing Specialist. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

About us: This Marketing Specialist role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online:

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The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.