Assistant Trade Marketing Manager

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) is seeking an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager to execute planned trade marketing activities from the Marketing Plan at our Ermita, Manila location. This role involves coordinating with sales teams, agencies, and vendors to ensure timely execution and market insights gathering.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration and at least three years in trade marketing or field sales, with strong analytics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a similar field.
• At least three years of experience in trade marketing or field sales.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, trends and competitive landscape.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages individuals and teams to optimize productivity and engagement.
• Customizes national trade marketing strategies for accounts, channels, brands, and sales groups.
• Develops objectives, timelines and KPIs for trade marketing activities.
• Collaborates with sales teams, agencies, and vendors to execute plans.
• Reviews results and ensures compliance with standards, processes and budgets.

Skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing / Business Administration

Tools

Google Suite

Analytics platforms

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

Location: Ermita, Manila
Role Type: Full-time
Department: Marketing
Reporting to: Trade Marketing Manager

The Assistant Trade Marketing Manager executes specific trade marketing activities as set out in the Marketing Plan, ensuring timely delivery of tactical initiatives and gathering market insights from sales teams and customers to determine the appropriate marketing initiatives.

Other requirements include the following:

• Effectively manages individuals and teams to optimize their productivity and engagement, including work planning, performance management, development and coaching, and team culture management
• Customizes national trade marketing strategies for specific accounts, channels, brands, and sales groups to maximize effectiveness
• Develops objectives, timelines, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for trade marketing activities that align with the broader brand strategy
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams, agencies, and vendors, to ensure the effective execution of trade marketing plans
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations based on the results of trade marketing programs and activities, ensuring compliance with standards, processes, and budgets.

To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or similar fields of study
• At least three (3) years of experience in trade marketing or field sales
• Understanding of market dynamics, trends, and competitive landscape
• Team management and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with others
• Organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Communication skills to effectively convey ideas and plans to internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in using a variety of tools and software, including Google Suite and analytics platforms

About FELCO

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) started in 2001 with a simple goal: to make quality lighting and electrical products available and affordable for every Filipino. From homes to businesses, we continue to offer practical solutions that help power everyday life.

Our brands Firefly, ROYU, ECOlum, Herks, and Xpert are each designed to bring comfort, safety, and convenience into Filipino homes. Alongside our own brands, we partner with respected global names such as CHiNT, ABB, and DCK, giving our customers access to a wide range of everyday and specialized solutions.

We work closely with designers, engineers, contractors, retailers, institutions, and developers, building partnerships that help us understand real needs and respond with the right solutions.