Trade Marketing Executive

DE; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coffee industry seeks a Trade Marketing Executive to manage budgets and vendor relationships for their 'Out of Home' business unit. You will be pivotal in driving growth and brand awareness, with key responsibilities including trade show planning and budget tracking. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in a fast-paced branded environment and excels in communication, proactive strategies, and results-driven initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a branded, fast-growing food or drinks brand.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Passionate about delivering excellence with a track record of surpassing KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage OOH budget, including purchase orders and vendor relationships.
• Plan and execute trade shows and coordinate logistics.
• Source branded merchandise and manage asset creation.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Presentation skills

Results-oriented

Proactive

Self-motivated

Commercially minded

Education

Minimum 3+ years experience in food or drinks brand

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking dynamic and versatile professional with a passion for delivering excellence. We're looking for someone who can seamlessly blend sales and marketing responsibilities to drive growth and foster brand awareness. As our Trade Marketing Executive, you'll be a strategic thinker and an effective communicator, ready to make a significant impact in the ‘Out of Home’ business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• OOH Budget Management:
  • Raise purchase orders (POs) and manage goods receipting.
  • Track monthly actuals vs. plan and forecast budgets.
  • Oversee agency retainers (Regency, Clarion, OMNE).
• Set up new vendors and handle SAP setup.
• Ensure timely invoice payments.
• Review and source new vendor relationships.
• OOH Sample Process:
  • Approve samples and manage the budget.
  • Update sample forms with costing and SKU updates.
  • Raise sample payments.
• Approve and support sales orders.
• Source branded merchandise and POS.
• Manage costs and restocking levels.
• OOH Trade Show Planning:
  • Select strategic shows and plan relevant solutions work with the New Business Account manager on trade show and networking strategy
  • Organise show stand design and support materials.
  • Coordinate logistics and conduct post-show ROI analysis.
• Strategic Data Collation:
  • Monitor trends and adjust strategy plans.
  • Conduct gap analysis and collaborate with Insights team.
  • Feed learnings into sales and brand teams.
• ROI Tracking:
  • Track initiatives and activations.
  • Analyse impact and success.
  • Share success stories and learnings.
• Trade Marketing Asset Management:
  • Manage asset creation with key stakeholders.
  • Ensure OTIF delivery of assets.
  • Monitor success and obtain results.
• Account-Based Marketing:
  • Develop strategies to win specific accounts.
  • Focus on core segments like hotels, education, and contract catering.
  • Open doors and start conversations with potential clients.
• Manage the SharePoint toolkit for sales reps.
• Collaborate to create necessary tools with OOH and CPG Team
• LinkedIn Organic Posts:
• Plan and execute an organic social plan.
• Support all brands, sectors, and channels.
• Monitor and report on success and learnings.
• Distributor and Mystery Shopper Management:
• Serve as the key contact for monthly mystery shopper updates and feedback to internal stakeholders, distributors, and operations.
• Act as the second point of contact with distributors.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3+ years previous experience within a branded and fast-growing, food or drinks brand.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate diverse audiences.
• Able to demonstrate a track record of successfully surpassing KPIs
• You are results orientated, think commercially, value every pound and you’re a great brand ambassador.
• An understanding of basic marketing principles and digital marketing tools.
• Passionate about wanting to deliver excellence and the hunger to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a passion for working within a small, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where no task is too small or big
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong desire to contribute to business growth.

Additional Information

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Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to be part of a passionate team within the coffee industry.

Company Description

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!