Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
Job Overview
The Trade Marketing Manager works in the Channel & Customer Marketing Department, reports to the General Manager and closely collaborates with the CCM Asia Partnership Brand Marketing team.
The mission of the role is to build the brand through the development and implementation of strategies and actions across the On Trade and Off Trade Channel, in relation to the brands of the reference categories, with particular focus on the development of the main levers that make up the Trade Marketing Mix in the point of sale.
* Visibility/Brand Building
* Consumer engagement
* Outlet/Bartender engagement (On Premise)
* Development of sell-out support actions
Key Responsibilities & Activities
* Owner of Brand Building at the point of sale. Develops the trade marketing plan in harmony with the strategic objectives of the reference categories, deciding on the channels for the various levers of the trade marketing mix, differentiating them by channel, customer and point of sale to enhance Brand Building, visibility, consumer/shopper and bartender engagement.
* Develops yearly channel plan in collaboration with the commercial team, focusing on brand building actions granting the perfect store model and its levers according to the channel specificities for On & Off Trade Premises.
* Actively interfaces with Brand Managers to deploy marketing objectives into channel plans.
* Stipulates outlet trade agreements (activation in terms of assortment, pouring, visibility, drink list activation, trade and engagement activities) with the different types of channel segments according to Company guidelines with assistance of Sales Force interface.
* Responsible for the A&P budget assigned for the different channels On & Off, for its allocation, management and monitoring, and for the definition and development of the individual actions of the annual Channel & Customer Marketing plan.
* Analyzes and consults data on the On Trade and Off Trade market and uses tools and software (Universal Data Locator, Sales Force, SAP, etc.) to conduct consumer trend analysis, outlet visibility, outlet sales and performance monitoring of sales and distribution data of the target brands.
* Identifies and shares insights & opportunities with commercial team for business development by customer and type of outlet.
* Prepares and periodically presents analyses on the performance of managed brands and the results of the activation of all levers of the trade marketing mix (Brand Review).
* Identifies, develops and manages operational flows for the realization of the various materials (POS visibility, gadgets, bar items, gift pack, floor stands, etc.) linked to the activities planned within the trade marketing plan (Brand focused Events, Educational, Kits, etc.).
* Jointly with commercials, identifies key outlets and venues to build close partnerships and brand building activities, leads and supports Sales in the negotiation of key projects, providing support in terms of trade agreements, brand building activities, visibility, etc.
* Captures post-evaluations for each activation, measuring ROI for overall A&P investments.
Key Relationships
Internal: General Manager, CCM APM Managers (On & Off trade), Brand Manager, Media & PR Manager, Sales Rep/ Account On/Off Trade, Customer Service, Finance, Brand ambassador.
External: BTL Agencies; Direct and Indirect Customers (wholesalers, On Trade and Off Trade outlets and Chains).
Prerequisites
* Minimum 5-7 years of trade marketing experience.
* Relevant experience in FMCG; experience in the Spirits/Beverage industry is preferred.
* University Degree in Marketing or Business.
Key Competences & Traits
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
* Passion for the spirits industry.
* Ability to interact and liaise effectively with different stakeholders.
* Influencing and relationship building skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Self‑motivated individual, KPI and target driven.
* Pragmatic, hands‑on approach, proactive.
* Strong team‑worker.
* Fluent in English and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Customer relationship management.
* Consumer understanding and market research literate.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.
* Strong presentation and project management skills.
* International mindset and familiar with cross‑cultural issues.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well‑being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.
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