Trade Marketing Manager - Commercial Department - Gauteng (Meadowdale)

Introduction

Diplomat South Africa   is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the role of   Trade Marketing Manager,   based at the   Meadowdale, Johannesburg   office reporting to the   Trade Marketing Team Leader.

Duties & Responsibilities

To implement all brand trade marketing activities per channel/customer in line with the brand marketing strategy.

To act as a point of contact between the Vendor and Diplomat.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and implement the brand trade marketing strategy and plan.

• Ensure achievement of brand volume, market share and sales targets (DPSM/SBD).

• Develop actions plans, conceptual selling ideas and promotions per customer/channel.

• Support the demand planning team to develop brand forecasts/targets.

• Conduct analysis of the sales SAP data per customer, per SKU and per brand and share insights with the team leader.

• Support Key Account Managers in promoting and presenting key brand initiatives to trade.

• Provide relevant training as deemed appropriate.

• Build and maintain relationship with the vendor category/brand teams.

• Act as a source of contact between the vendor and the sales team to ensure achievement of sales and budget objectives.

• Conduct competitor and market analysis to gain market insights.

• Support the sales team in resolving customer issues as and when required.

• Provide brand expertise and other related training to the sales and shared services team.

• Ensure compliance with corporate identity guidelines of the vendor.

• Support the IT and finance team in loading products and prices on the system.

• Liaise with the operations team regarding inventory, stocks and palettes.

• Stay abreast of latest developments in the FMCG industry.

• Take responsibility for self-development through self-study, identification of learning opportunities

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Relevant 3 year Degree or Diploma in Marketing or Commerce.

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant Trade Marketing Management experience within the FMCG industry preferably in both Modern Trade and Informal trade.

• Key Accounts Management experience, will be an added advantage.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including relevant Sales systems.

• Expert communication skills.

• Strong relationship building skills.

• Proficient knowledge of relevant products.

• Advanced analytical and negotiation skills.

• Proficient business writing and presentation skills.

• Own reliable transport with a valid driver's license.

• Ability to travel as and when required.