Trade Marketing Manager (FMCG)

An exciting Trade Marketing Manager (FMCG) job has just become available at one of the most respected international FMCG firms based in Malaysia. Reporting directly to the Head of Trade Marketing, this is a role for a trade marketer who is a leader in their field.

About the Trade Marketing Manager (FMCG) Role:
In this business critical role, you will be responsible for formulating a comprehensive commercial calender detailing distribution, display, promotion and activation priorities, delivering the highest quality service alongside other trade marketing managers. You will also take the lead in providing direction to all trade related activities, including working across sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, commercial excellence and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of category and channels growth strategies through close collaboration with marketing team, translating strategies to distribution, pricing and promotion, shelving and merchandising plans
• Own business delivery for the category by ensuring sales building blocks sufficiency, anticipate business risks/gaps and derive action plan
• Develop and timely deployment of selling tool kits to sales team to enable timely external selling and engagement with retailers
• Be the gatekeeper for initiative deployment process in ensuring readiness of promotion and new initiative plans according to planned milestones; partnering with marketing, sales and demand planner
• Ensure DPSM plan implementation as per deployed with timely review of DPSM compliance in trade, together with sales and derive action plan/help needed to close gaps
• Actively participate in shopper studies in partnership with shopper champion to develop strong understanding of shopper purchase behaviors and trends, that help shape category and channels DPSM strategies

To succeed in this Trade Marketing Manager (FMCG) role, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with senior business development teams, across borders and internal matrix.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum of five years in trade marketing or key account management experience is required in the FMCG industry
• Strong analytical skills, able to derive insights from data, and present findings to key stakeholders
• Able to work collaboratively with multi-functional teams (sales, demand planning and marketing team)
• Strong competency in PC-based applications, MS Office and MS Access; possess strong communication skills and interpersonal skills; and have the ability to perform under pressure

This international FMCG firm needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are significant.

This firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards. If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Trade Marketing Manager (FMCG) job.

Apply today or email me to discuss this new opportunity at Darryn.loh@robertwalters.com.my

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C