Senior Trade Marketing Manager - Italy

SumUp; Milan (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

€2000 L&D budget

22 days annual paid leave

32 hours of Ex Festività

Corporate pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Bonus

Job summary

SumUp in Milan is seeking a Senior Trade Marketing Manager to lead the Italian market's trade marketing strategy and drive sell-out across major retailers and partner stores. You will manage a 15-person field team, coordinating with Business Development and Marketing to execute promotions, launches and tests on the shop floor.

The role requires proven trade/retail marketing experience in Italy, strong project management, and fluent Italian and English.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trade marketing or retail marketing within the Italian market.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to track multiple workstreams and deliver on schedule.
• Confident communication in Italian and English, with ability to produce clear, structured business documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead trade marketing strategy for the Italian market, driving sell-out across major retail accounts and partner stores.
• Manage and coordinate local field team of 15 people to hit shared targets.
• Turn demand projects (promotional plans, product launches, in-store tests) into shelf results.
• Monitor in-store execution and product visibility; build action plans to maintain high standards with partners.
• Collaborate with Marketing Development to shape Italy-specific campaigns for the local retail landscape.
• Oversee external field agency relationships, including performance management and contract coordination.

Skills

Trade marketing

Retail marketing

People management

Project management

Bilingual Italian/English

Job description

Senior Trade Marketing Manager – Italy

Location: Milan

Contract type: Fixed-term contract (maternity leave)

Team description

Italy is one of SumUp's most important retail markets, with major national accounts, more than a thousand partner stores, and a dedicated field team bringing our products to shelves across the country. You'll join at a pivotal moment, picking up an established set of account plans, in-store programmes and product launches, and keeping that momentum going without missing a beat. It's a role that blends retail strategy with hands-on execution, giving you real ownership over how SumUp shows up in Italian stores.

What you'll do

• In partnership with the Business Development Manager, lead trade marketing strategy for the Italian market, driving sell-out across major retail accounts and partner stores
• Manage and coordinate the local field team of 15 people, including a Field Operations Manager, Project Managers and Merchandisers, to hit shared targets
• Partner with Business Development Managers to turn demand projects, such as promotional plans, product launches and in-store tests, into results on the shelf
• Monitor in-store execution and product visibility, building action plans to keep standards high across retail partners
• Collaborate with the Marketing Development team to shape Italy-specific campaigns that fit the local retail landscape
• Oversee the external field agency relationship, including performance management and contract coordination

You’ll be great for this role if…

• Proven experience in trade marketing or retail marketing within the Italian market, ideally with established relationships across major retailers
• Comfort leading external teams and agencies, with strong coordination and people management instincts
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to track multiple workstreams and keep delivery on schedule
• Confident communication in both Italian and English, including the ability to produce clear, structured business documents
• Ability to move easily between strategic planning and hands-on, day-to-day execution

Why you should join SumUp

• Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our inspiring Milan location. This involves an office-first setup
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
• A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education
• Generous time off: enjoy 22 days of annual paid leave, 32 hours of Ex Festività (Personal Hours), plus public holidays and special leave days
• Financial security: corporate pension contributions that support your long-term future
• Well-being support: access our mental health Employee Assistance Programme for guidance and care when you need it
• Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

About SumUp

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At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 39 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 4,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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