Trade Marketing Manager

Are you a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for retail and brand strategy? A leading global lifestyle brand is looking for an experienced trade marketing manager to join its UK team and drive impactful, results-led campaigns across multiple channels and accounts. The company continues to grow and are opening new stores in in the UK and Europe.

In this pivotal role, you’ll take ownership of all trade marketing activity across UK and Ireland. You’ll work cross-functionally with sales, design, and retail partners to create and execute comprehensive 360° strategies that raise brand awareness, support product launches, and drive sell-through across national accounts. Predominantly field based with head office meetings in St Albans. you will have two coordinators to assist in the marketing management of large national accounts through to small independent businesses.

Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver trade marketing strategies across retail, e-commerce, and buying groups.
- Lead the execution of co-op advertising, in-store activations, DTC programs, social media and event marketing.
- Monitor budgets and ensure ROI on all projects.
- Partner with key accounts and sales teams to conduct business reviews and drive results.
- Develop marketing materials in collaboration with design teams, ensuring strong creative output.
- Lead and develop a small team of coordinators, ensuring alignment on systems, processes and product knowledge.

What You’ll Need:
- Strong background in trade and digital marketing with proven project management experience.
- Demonstrable experience managing wholesale accounts within a retail environment, from small independents to large national accounts
- Experience managing a team and leading cross-functional projects.
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Hands-on skills in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Photoshop or other design tools a plus.
- Ability to travel across the UK with occasional international trips (Full UK Driving Licence required).
- Highly organised, self-driven, and collaborative with a hands-on approach.

What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary with a basic up to £55,000
- Car Allowance
- 33 days holiday
- Share save scheme
- Life assurance
- Digital GP
- Product discount

If you're ready to make an impact and grow with a company that's shaping the future of lifestyle and performance retail, apply today and take the next step in your marketing career.