Trade Marketing Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. To monitor the field marketing budget for its effective utilization and undertake course correction if required.

2. Develop and implement a suitable merchandising strategy for the market - in consultation with the Marketing Managers for the entire portfolio of products and brands.

3. To develop and manage vendors for signage, merchandising equipment etc.

4. To liaise with the regional sales teams to ensure effectiveness of consumer promotions, develop appropriate benchmarks and implement a framework for assessing the effectiveness.

5. To manage relationships with appropriate agencies and key accounts for organizing events consistent with the companys/ brands image in the course of conducting various consumer/ trade promotions.

6. Assist in and co-ordinate local level market research activities in co-ordination with the Manager Promotions.

7. To maintain close liaison with other departments (esp. marketing) in order to ensure effective communication and implementation.

8. To participate and be involved in the key decision-making for the regional management.

9. Data management and sharing with sales team, Sales head, RMM and RH (mainly for activation, PR assets etc.)

Experience:

2 - 6 years of experience in the FMCG/FMCD industry

Good working knowledge of branding opportunities through signage, printing, consumer gifting etc.

Educational Qualification:

Full Time MBA from reputed institute