Trade Marketing Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

Michael Stevens Consulting is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Trade Marketing Manager

Job Purpose

To translate market commercial objectives into effective trade channel strategies and manage others to deliver results against agreed plans.

Key Acountabilities

Operationalise the agreed Trade Marketing Strategy into annual and quarterly channel plansDefine the metrics and targets against which success will be determined for individual channelsLead, motivate and develop direct reports to perform effectivelyProvide input regarding channel performance, gaps and opportunitiesAssist in the development of a commercially integrated Trade Marketing StrategyProvide the tools to support the plan in terms of activity development, planning and communication

Performance Criteria:

Functional CompetenciesActivation & ExecutionInnovationApplying insight with rigourIntegrated channel activity planningChannel strategyChannel and customer price and pack strategyInternal and external customer influenceBehavioural CompetenciesTake a broad business perspectiveBe open minded and transparentBuild agreementTake initiative

Skills and Experience

Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of at least 6 - 8 years the marketing mix for FMCG, gained through a relevant commercial degree or equivalent experience.Practical experience managing a single trade marketing channel through multiple business cycles.Practical experience in another commercial pathway (either in sales, trade marketing or insights) is advantageous.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: tope.ajileye@michaelstevens-consulting.com

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.