Assistant Manager, Trade Marketing

DKSH; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH is seeking an Assistant Manager, Trade Marketing in Hong Kong to own trade marketing plans for assigned key accounts, monitor budgets, and forecast sales. You will collaborate with the sales team to implement strategic plans and achieve targets, while building strong client partnerships across channels.

The role requires a marketing/business degree and 3–5 years in trade marketing or related roles, with English and Chinese proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing/Business Management or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in trade marketing or retail sales management (FMCG preferred).
• Strong marketing planning, market research and demand forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead trade marketing plan development and execution for assigned customers and channels.
• Plan and track trade marketing performance by reviewing budgets and promotions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; conduct regular business reviews for upselling and expansion.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and other teams to maximize synergy and stock availability.

Skills

Trade marketing

Retail sales management

Education

Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business

Job description

About DKSH

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For over 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 35 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 26,800 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talent who is dedicated with experience on client serving and account management to join our team in Hong Kong as Assistant Manager, Trade Marketing. As an Assistant Manager, Trade Marketing, you take full accountability of the assigned key accounts to develop and execute trade marketing plans with monitoring budget and sales forecast. Apart from pricing strategy planning, you will work closely with sales team on the implementation of trade marketing strategic plan to achieve sales target.

General Responsibilities

• Lead trade marketing plan development and execution, as well as promotion evaluation for assigned customers and specific channels
• Plan & track trade marketing performance by reviewing budgets and promotion evaluation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, conduct regular business reviews to identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expansion
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and other functional teams to maximize the synergy amongst marketing plan, and stock availabilities

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing/Business Management or a related discipline with at least 3-5 years’ experience in trade marketing / retail sales management role preferably in FMCG industry (Candidate with less experience will be considered as Senior Executive)
• Knowledge and understanding of the business and industry, especially product categories and channels
• Proven capabilities in marketing planning, market research and demand forecasting, as well as a sound understanding of customer needs and client marketing needs
• Strong business acumen, analytical and business analysis skills
• Ambitious, assertiveness, self-motivated and result oriented with strong interpersonal, presentation skills and negotiation skills
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese

See What You Can Do!

At DKSH, we offer you breadth that accelerates growth, trust that lets you lead, and purpose that connects your work to the things people depend on every day. As DKSH spans industries, markets, and segments, 7 serving thousands of customers, you'll build expertise that is rare, well rounded, and difficult to replicate elsewhere. You'll be trusted to own your role and supported to deliver real results. The impact of your work extends far beyond your role. Through the work you do, you are an essential part of making, powering, and improving everyday life.