Trade Marketer - Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,093,000 - 3,535,000; Full time

Job summary

JTI-Macdonald Corp. seeks a Trade Marketer for downtown Toronto to drive market share by executing trade programs, optimizing product mix and inventory, and managing store data.

The role includes budget allocations, contract negotiations, and timely execution of campaigns across a defined territory. You will educate retail partners, monitor compliance, and report on trends, while building strong relationships in a dynamic FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in decision making with regional management.
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle included).
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Understanding of financial planning and time management.
• 2+ years FMCG sales experience; project coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Selling and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize product distribution, inventory levels and pricing within a defined territory.
• Manage territory data reports, budgets, expense accounts and vehicle maintenance.
• Negotiate retail contracts and monitor key accounts for compliance.
• Implement retail programs and product launches to maximize ROI.
• Educate the trade on brand attributes and use of trade tools.
• Monitor compliance of national and regional agreements.
• Engage retailers on business trends and competitive activity.
• Present a professional image and build strong customer rapport.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Sales experience

Time management

Team collaboration

Commercial understanding

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.

To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best.

What will your story be

Learn more:

Location : Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Please note that this role is not remote.
Please apply until the 19th of October.
Role: permanent.
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and there may be a few weeks of delay.

Trade Marketer - Downtown Toronto, Ontario

The Trade Marketer assumes a primary role in the development of JTI-Macdonald Corp. market share and volume within their territory by executing trade programs, optimizing product mix, and ensuring optimal product quality/freshness, core brand distribution and inventory levels, and the timely and accurate collection of store level data. They are also responsible for retail agreement and service fee budget allocations.

Position:

As a Trade Marketer, you will:

• Optimize product distribution, inventory levels, space allocation and fair and competitive pricing at the retail, wholesale and cash & carry and level within a predefined territory
• Ensure the sound management of your territory in terms of data reports, trade program budgets, weekly expense account, car stock, tools and company car maintenance
• Negotiate independent retail contracts and maintain and monitor compliance for key targeted accounts that meet the criteria outlined by regional direction within assigned budget allocations and maintaining proper account information
• Implement retail programs and product launches as directed, to maximize results and return on investment while remaining within assigned budget allocations, while ensuring compliance & timely and effective execution
• Educate the trade to resell JTI-MC products through proper communication of brand attributes and use of trade support tools developed by the Sales and Marketing group and the implementation of all retail initiatives assigned by the District Sales Manager
• Monitor and report compliance of all National and Regional chain agreements in your territory
• Regularly engage retail and wholesale customers in conversation regarding their business and general industry trends, effectively communicating competitive activity on a timely basis
• Present a professional image, create and maintain a good business rapport with all customers in line with JTI Corporate guidelines and code of conduct

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education
• Exceptional communication skills
• A willingness to participate in decision making with regional management
• A full valid license is required (Tool of the Trade (company vehicle) will be included)
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision
• Understanding of financial planning and time management
• Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG salesTime and project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple global and local stakeholders at the same time
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Solid knowledge and skill level with Microsoft Office products
• Sales experience is an asset
• English - Additional languages are an asset
• Commercial understanding
• Strong communication skills
• Selling and negotiating skills

Compensation Package:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Are you ready to join us Build your success story at JTI.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.