Job Title Trade Marketing manager
Department Sales
Recruiter: Zhr Solutions
Closing Date: 31 January 2015
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Bryanston
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

An exciting opportunity for an analytical, passionate individual with great attention to detail to join the Marketing Team of a thriving FMCG company as a Trade Marketing Manager.

Minimum Requirements •Matric and Marketing Diploma/Qualification.
•3-5 years experience in a similar role preferably in the FMCG industry.
•Experience in Aztec/Nielsen readings and be able to compile internal company analyses
•Management experience essential in managing business processes and people.
•Computer literate in MS Office with Excel at a very advanced level
•Understanding of Syspro systems advantageous
Duties & Responsibilities The Trade marketing manager's responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
•Develop 4-P strategy and tactics in line with Key Account- and Brand Plan objectives, and present to customer(s) where required.
•Increase in-store presence in our categories through finding and filling distribution gaps.
•Work with Key Account Managers to recommend in-store actions aimed at strengthening the brand positions within the category and overall market share improvement.
•Optimising listings and product ranging.
•Develop and implement the Companies’ promotional strategy in line with brand priorities and media plans across all customers
•Analyse customer- and market data, using all data available (Aztec/Nielsen, customer data, etc.), draw conclusions, offer recommendations, and develop strategies.
•Manage the POS warehouse, including costs – ensure all POS is delivered to the trade on time
•Ensuring POS is within customer requirement specifications, deadlines for in-store execution are met and tracked in line with planned marketing and sales booked activities.
•Translate Brand Marketing actions into winning Customer/Shopper marketing actions