Lead Trade Marketing for a Global Smart Tech Brand
Are you a commercially focused marketer with a passion for retail and shopper engagement? Join a global tech leader as a Trade Marketing Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, where you’ll oversee high-impact product launches, retail campaigns, and trade engagement initiatives across UK retail partners.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Retail Relationships: Build strong partnerships with key retailers to drive brand visibility, awareness, and in-store performance.
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Campaign Execution: Plan and deliver trade marketing and sponsorship campaigns aligned to the promotional calendar.
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Agency Management: Lead creative agencies in producing standout POS, display assets, and campaign visuals.
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Product Launches: Collaborate with Product and Go-To-Market teams to support seamless product rollouts across retail channels.
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Training & Events: Organise and support trade training and events to empower and excite retail staff.
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Performance & Insight: Track ROI, analyse campaign impact, and contribute insights for future planning.
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Budget Management: Monitor and manage campaign spend throughout the year.
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Market Scanning: Audit channel, category, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and enhance strategy.
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Skills
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4+ years of experience across marketing functions (brand, retail, digital, or product)
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Proven success managing agencies and briefing creative deliverables
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Data-savvy with the ability to track and optimise marketing ROI
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Strong cross-functional collaboration with commercial, GTM, and product teams
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Familiarity with digital marketing tools: SEO, PPC, CRM, analytics platforms
Attributes & Approach
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Balanced strategic and hands-on execution mindset
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
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Organised, proactive, and driven by results
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Shopper-first mindset with a passion for customer experience
What’s in It for You?
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Competitive salary with bonus
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25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
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Generous pension scheme
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Discounted smart tech products
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Employee shopping discounts portal
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Restaurant and café perks at Leeds HQ
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Salary sacrifice schemes
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Long service awards
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