Trade Marketing Manager

What you will be doing:

Strategic Trade Management: You will develop and implement trade strategies for existing markets, aligned with business objectives. Monitor and adapt strategies based on market trends, competition, and consumer needs. Identify growth opportunities within distribution channels and ensure alignment with the company’s value proposition. You’ll collaborate with distributors and internal teams for effective execution.

Channel and Distributor Performance: You’ll build and maintain strong distributor relationships, ensuring alignment with performance expectations. Support distributors with tools, materials, and training. Ensure seamless communication between internal teams and distributors to address operational challenges.

Trade Campaigns and Execution: Plan and execute trade campaigns, promotions, and in-store activities to boost product visibility. You will oversee the production and distribution of trade materials. Through metrics like ROI, sales lift, and brand presence, you will evaluate campaign effectiveness. Align activities with consumer needs and market demands and coordinate with sales and operations for timely implementation.

Operational Excellence and Reporting: You will ensure financial compliance by tracking and managing trade budgets. Monitor and analyse market performance metrics, providing actionable insights. You’ll streamline workflows for efficiency and provide detailed performance reports, identifying trends and optimisation areas.

We are looking for someone who has the experience and expertise to know what’s next. You’ll understand the pet food industry, FMCG, and how to push the Montego brand to new heights.

Why Montego?

We’re Africa’s leading pet nutrition brand, and we are actively driving our expansion to international markets. You’ll be working with a brand that’s proud of its roots but is aiming for a global stage. We’re serious about innovation, teamwork, and making sure we stay ahead in the pet care industry.

What we are looking for:

• A mastermind in Commerce or Business Development in the International Trade Environment
• A strategic visionary with a knack for developing and implementing trade strategies that align with business objectives and market trends
• Someone who is market savvy to identify growth opportunities and adapt strategies to evolving consumer needs and competitive landscapes
• A campaign maestro that plans and executes impactful trade campaigns with a keen eye on ROI and brand presence
• A collaboration superstar with stellar interpersonal skills
• Someone who excels in tracking budgets, analysing market performance, and streamlining workflows for maximum efficiency