Trade Marketing Manager

We’re Hiring: Trade Marketing Manager

Mid-Level – Senior Level

Trade Marketing Manager

• to develop and execute trade marketing strategies that support sales growth, strengthen channel relationships, and maximize brand performance across markets.
• The ideal candidate will manage trade programs, analyze market opportunities, collaborate with commercial teams, and deliver initiatives that improve customer engagement and business results.
• 🚀 Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute trade marketing strategies aligned with commercial objectives, sales targets, and brand growth plans
• Create and manage trade marketing calendars, promotional plans, channel programs, and market activation initiatives
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, retail, distribution, and commercial teams to improve channel performance and customer engagement
• Develop trade promotions, point-of-sale (POS) materials, merchandising programs, and sales support initiatives
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, competitor activities, and channel performance to identify growth opportunities
• Manage trade marketing budgets, promotional investments, campaign execution, and return on investment (ROI) tracking
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including sales performance, market share, promotional effectiveness, channel growth, and customer engagement
• Build strong relationships with distributors, retailers, channel partners, and key commercial stakeholders
• Support product launches, seasonal campaigns, retail activations, and market expansion initiatives
• Conduct trade research, category analysis, and customer insights to improve commercial strategies
• Prepare trade marketing reports, dashboards, forecasts, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership
• ✅ Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, Retail Management, Commerce, or a related field preferred
• Professional certifications in Marketing, Trade Marketing, Category Management, Sales Strategy, or equivalent are advantageous
• 5+ years of experience in trade marketing, channel marketing, commercial marketing, category management, sales operations, or related roles
• 2+ years of experience managing trade programs, retail initiatives, channel strategies, or commercial marketing teams preferred
• Strong understanding of trade marketing principles, retail execution, promotional planning, channel development, and commercial strategy
• Experience with CRM systems, sales analytics tools, market research platforms, reporting dashboards, and marketing technologies
• Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, relationship management, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to translate market insights into effective trade strategies and measurable business outcomes
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

🌟 What We Offer

• Fully remote work opportunity within the United Arab Emirates
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and commercial marketing leadership growth opportunities
• Exposure to trade strategy, retail expansion, channel development, and revenue growth initiatives
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Supportive culture focused on innovation, partnership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to influence market performance and strengthen commercial success
• Clear career progression within trade marketing, channel marketing, commercial strategy, category management, and executive management functions