Trade Marketing Assistant

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The HeadHunter Group is an innovative Staffing and Recruiting Company with headquarters in the USA, Dover, Delaware, operating in Canada, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria. We offer the newest mentality in Staffing industry and our core business are Candidates and Clients.

For our client, well established international group, we are looking for: 

TRADE MARKETING ASSISTANT (TMA)

Position purpose: TMA is responsible to lead and implement trade marketing planning & to support achieve volumes, revenues & distribution goals. S/He will be accountable for brand development and selling company brands to all channels in the market(s) covered. TMA implements products launches, loyalty programs, placement of products and POSMs (Point of Sales Materials) as well as any specific trade programs approved.

Position description

1. Trade marketing planning. supports the process of trade marketing strategy and planning, to implement brand strategies in the respective markets not later than December of each year. Plans are agreed with brands and sales, and approved by line manager(s).

2. Trade marketing activities and programs. is responsible to create respective activities & programs based on the respective brands strategy and plans for the market(s). S/He ensures communication and understanding by all parties involved in the implementation.

3. Execution. ensures to execute activities and programs as approved; coordinates, directs and checks FF (Field Force) and contractors on execution of programs/activities; takes corrective action as per need.
4. Brand awareness. is responsible to drive brand awareness across various categories, products and channels thru specific programs and activities.

5. Promotional materials. finds suppliers, refers them to procurement, and organizes all the process of design, production, administration, placement on trade and maintenance of the POSM materials. S/He prepares respective planograms and ensures contract signing with POSs (Points of Sales). Responsible to keep track of POSM inventories in Trade and warehouse.

6. Trade data and analyses. gathers necessary data on industry trends related to categories and sales channels, analyses them and proposes actions to line manager(s).

7. Reporting & presentation. prepares monthly reports as per instruction of the line manager(s) as well as other reports on market trends, channels development etc. as per need. Monthly reports are delivered up to 10 th of the coming month. TME presents an evaluation of the programs/activities implemented monthly or not later than 30 days after the respective activity/program ends.

8. Trade Marketing invoices. follows, controls and book all invoices based on Contracts with customers, on monthly/quarterly basis

9. Market visit. goes on market visits (all channels), at least once per month, in order to stay updated with company's portfolio, agreed positions (primary and secondary), competition...

10. Others. is ready to perform other duties as per company needs within the scope of the contract and country legislation.

Requirements
Education: University degree or equivalent in Economics/Marketing or related fields.
Work Experience: min 2 years experience in sales/distribution/marketing.
Languages & Computer Skills: Fluent English and Italian (preferable), MS Office;
Proven skills in management & leadership of teams & building teamwork.

Competencies
Think the Business, Strive for quality.
Energize People, Communicate openly.
Drive Results, Execute with excellence.
Very Good Analytical ability.