Trade Marketing Manager

Responsibilities:

• To achieve budgeted levels of sales and gross margins by formulating and implementing effective sales and marketing plans for brands handled.
• To effectively position the brands by assessing the market characteristics, competition and pricing strategy in order to pursue higher sales turnover and profit margins.
• To effectively liaise with principals on brand and sales objectives by establishing a close working relationship, understanding Principal's key brand strategy and implementing key brand objectives.
• To work closely with the sales team on brand/product selling messages by implementing effective brand/product promotional programmes and creative campaigns.
• To meet and satisfy the sales demand for stocks at optimum costs by planning and forecasting monthly and yearly sales budgets and ensuring smooth supply and delivery from Principals.
• To ensure advertising and promotional costs are in line with agreed budget by constant monitoring and control of costs.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Studies or equivalent.
• 3-4 years working experience in FMCG (Food) industry
• Good communication skills (both external & internal)
• Good team player and able to multitask
• Must be mature, passionate and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office