Trade Marketing Manager [208037]

Aquent; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

3 weeks PTO

401k plan with 4% match

Onsite gym

50% off all company products

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

A premier global lifestyle brand is seeking an experienced Trade Marketing Manager to join their North American team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the trade marketing roadmap, collaborating with sales for cohesive growth strategies, and managing multiple projects. This role demands at least 5 years of marketing experience, particularly in Trade Marketing. The position begins onsite for 90 days before transitioning to a hybrid model with 3 days in-office in Monroe, CT and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated marketing experience, focusing on Trade Marketing.
• Proven ability to manage strategic planning and operational execution.
• Willingness to travel for trade shows and marketing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the North American trade marketing roadmap.
• Act as a partner to the Sales team to create growth strategies.
• Drive category expansion through innovative visual merchandising.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Analytical Prowess

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

BA Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

Overview

A premier global lifestyle brand is seeking a seasoned and motivated Trade Marketing Manager to join our North American team. In this role, you will be the strategic architect behind our retail marketing efforts, driving growth and brand presence across the US and Canada. This role will be onsite for the first 90 days (hard requirement) and then become hybrid with 3 days in Monroe, CT office and 2 days working from home.

Deliverables

• Brand presentations, sales kits, visual merchandising, training materials, promotions, incentives, prospecting, and Go-to-Market plans.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement the North American trade marketing roadmap, ensuring alignment with global brand standards.
• Sales Partnership: Act as a dedicated partner to the Sales team, immersing yourself in the sales process to create cohesive growth strategies.
• Retail Growth: Drive category expansion at the retail level through innovative visual merchandising, promotions, and incentives.
• Project Management: Lead Go-to-Market (GTM) plans and product launches, ensuring all deliverables—from sales kits to training materials—are on time and meet measurable KPIs.
• Budget & Analysis: Provide oversight of the trade marketing budget for assigned categories and utilize competitive analysis to refine market positioning.
• Audience Expansion: Adapt global consumer personas for the North American market to broaden brand reach.
• Reporting & Collaboration

Reporting & Collaboration

• Reports to: VP of Marketing
• Collaborators: Sales, Product Development, Customer Service, Sales Planning, and Global HQ counterparts.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: BA Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated marketing experience, with a heavy emphasis on Trade Marketing.
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to manage both high-level strategic planning and hands-on operational execution.
• Collaboration: A team-oriented leader who excels in cross-functional environments and can effectively manage outsourced marketing activities.
• Analytical Prowess: Strong skills in sales analysis and competitive business strategy.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel to support trade shows and conduct high-level marketing presentations.

Client Description

• Retail/CPG

Other Requirements

This role will be onsite for the first 90 days (hard requirement) and then become hybrid with 3 days in Monroe, CT office and 2 days working from home.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits, 3 weeks PTO, 401k plan with 4% match, onsite gym, 50% off all company products, and more. Excellent work culture that is “employee first” and inclusive.