Trade Marketing Manager - Premium Spirits Portfolio – London - Up to £55k plus travel and bonus
Are you a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for premium drinks? Do you thrive on brand growth and visibility in competitive markets? We’re seeking an experienced Trade Marketing Manager to join our client’s team and play a pivotal role in expanding their brand’s presence across the on-trade sector, with opportunities to influence off-trade and ecommerce channels.
The Trade Marketing Manager will be vital in managing the overarching strategy of trade marketing, building creative ideas across large multi-site operations and drive growth in the rate of sale with support from route-to-market partners. The Trade Marketing Manager will fundamentally drive spirit partnerships and venue activations.
This role requires an experienced trade marketeer from the Drinks FMCG industry, with a hybrid working model.
The company benefits:
* Competitive bonus and salary potential, along with travel
* Progression and development within this growing business
* Autonomy and the chance to shape future projects and strategies.
The Trade Marketing Manager responsibilities:
* Develop and implement trade marketing strategies to increase visibility, sales, and loyalty within the on-trade sector (bars, pubs, restaurants).
* Collaborate with sales teams to create compelling activation plans and promotional campaigns tailored to channel-specific needs.
* Drive forward innovation and manage marketing assets, along with supporting in budget and forecast management.
* Manage agency partnerships across trade shows and activations. Building on long term relationships.
* Drive impactful brand activations at key trade events, launches, and customer-facing initiatives.
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
* Support the off-trade and grocery strategy, ensuring brand alignment and consistency across all touchpoints.
* Manage budgets and track ROI, ensuring efficient use of resources
The ideal Trade Marketing Candidate:
* Experienced in the Drinks FMCG sector, with a proven track record of success in trade marketing roles.
* A strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver measurable results.
* Familiar with the nuances of the on-trade landscape and how to effectively engage and influence decision-makers in the channel.
* Creative and data-driven, able to balance bold ideas with analytical insights.
* Based in or around London, with the flexibility to travel as required.
* Passionate about premium brands and eager to be part of a team that is redefining the market.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment /
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